as in obstructed
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as in filled
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
block up the opening in the wall where a window once was
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as in jammed
to prevent passage through by filling with something
one of the patient's arteries was so blocked with fatty deposits that blood flow had been reduced to a trickle
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as in intercepted
to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course
a thug suddenly stepped out of a doorway and blocked his escape down the alley
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Recent Examples of blocked
Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
But he was blocked in the courts.
—Tyche Hendricks, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
They were entrenched in the community and were heavily involved in protests, with Pam participating in the Selma Marches — three protest marches from Selma to Montgomery in Alabama in 1965, rallying against the system that blocked Black Americans’ right to vote.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The district government blocked the temple’s construction.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Police blocked off the intersection of Eighth and State streets for several hours to allow officials to investigate.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The bipartisan vote for release marks a significant shift, as Republicans in the full House had previously blocked two Democratic resolutions that would have compelled the report's release.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Massachusetts’ courts ruled the lobbying ban did not apply to federal convictions, and efforts to expand the ban have been blocked so far in the legislature.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
Carter was assessed a technical foul for complaining to the officials following a non-call on his layup that was blocked by Miami’s Kel’el Ware.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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The pain behind the ear pressure is a result of the Eustachian tube being blocked from other outside factors including allergies and infections — with kids being more susceptible due to having smaller Eustachian tubes.
—Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
But he was blocked in the courts.
—Tyche Hendricks, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
They were entrenched in the community and were heavily involved in protests, with Pam participating in the Selma Marches — three protest marches from Selma to Montgomery in Alabama in 1965, rallying against the system that blocked Black Americans’ right to vote.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The district government blocked the temple’s construction.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Police blocked off the intersection of Eighth and State streets for several hours to allow officials to investigate.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The bipartisan vote for release marks a significant shift, as Republicans in the full House had previously blocked two Democratic resolutions that would have compelled the report's release.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Massachusetts’ courts ruled the lobbying ban did not apply to federal convictions, and efforts to expand the ban have been blocked so far in the legislature.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
Carter was assessed a technical foul for complaining to the officials following a non-call on his layup that was blocked by Miami’s Kel’el Ware.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocked
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According to those in the industry, there is little oversight for the demolition of homes filled with dangerous building materials.Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
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His social media is filled with rocket ship emojis and images of him as a sort of religious icon for the church of Bitcoin.Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
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But there are still 5,000 seats that have obstructed views.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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Such large-scale research has been difficult, particularly during the most deadly waves of the pandemic when clinic restrictions and medical emergencies obstructed consistent testing.Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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He was sacked five times and intercepted once.Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Rookie quarterback Drake Maye, who was drafted third in April, has had at least one pass intercepted in seven consecutive games.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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And that's why so many Democratic votes were needed for so many pivotal things, because the Rules Committee was jammed up by contrarians.CBS News, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2024
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The New Jersey rocker showed up the next day and jammed with Social Distortion.Charles Moss, SPIN, 12 Dec. 2024
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On their way out the door, Kinch grabbed the pistol and placed it in the console of his truck.Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
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Multiple officers grabbed Kerley and attempted to take him to the ground.Zach Powell, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Blocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocked. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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