roadblocking

present participle of roadblock

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadblocking
Verb
  • The results show that the D18 layer has robust ion-blocking capability under thermal stress.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Popular adult content providers, such as PornHub and their network of sites, have responded by blocking access to their sites from these locations completely, arguing that the lack of privacy and inconsistent enforcement results in less internet safety, not more.
    Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • And there's an 80-lux LED headlight plus braking tail-light.
    Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Stellantis is recalling more than 315,000 of its pickup trucks due to a potentially deadly safety issue with the braking system, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • According to the motion, ICE agents held the 12 Liberty employees in four booths for nearly two hours before arresting them and escorting them out of the restaurant.
    Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The California Values Act, also known as Senate Bill 54, took effect in 2018 and limits how police in the state can work with federal immigration enforcement and also prevents police from investigating or arresting people for immigration enforcement purposes.
    Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • More than half of Wall Street analysts maintain a hold rating on the stock, with nearly a third retaining a sell or underweight rating, according to FactSet.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The proposals call out warnings around discriminatory lawsuits like that of Starbucks, retaining a chief diversity officer position, and citing concern over Costco's unwavering commitment to equity.
    Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Roadblocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roadblocking. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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