- present tense form of choke (3rd person singular).
chokes
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chokes
Example Sentences
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Swap out your air filter: A clogged filter chokes airflow, forcing your AC to guzzle more power to do the same job.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
The flea-sized psyllid bites the leaves and transmits the disease, which slowly chokes out the tree’s vascular system from the inside, taking years to finally show itself.
From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026
He would also condemn McLaren to one of the biggest chokes in the history of the sport.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 1, 2025
Each winter, thick smog chokes Delhi and its 30 million residents.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2025
“She told me that if she didn’t survive, I should tell you . . .” Caleb chokes, then pulls himself up straight, fighting off tears.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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