intercept
verb (used with object)
to take, seize, or halt (someone or something on the way from one place to another); cut off from an intended destination.
intercepted
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past participleof intercept.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof intercept.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
interceptverb (used with object)to take, seize, or halt (someone or something on the way from one place to another); cut off from an intended destination.
Example Sentences
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The airspace above Moscow was closed for several house, causing flight delays, as 644 drones were intercepted above 26 Russian regions, the defence ministry said.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
The Saudi-led coalition said drones fired by the Houthis at the kingdom's southern region and the city of Khamis Mushait were intercepted.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
The ballistic missile strikes launched on Haradh and Dhahran in the Eastern Province had been intercepted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
As a rookie in 2009, the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft had three passes intercepted in his first game, two in the second, none in the third and one in the fourth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
Mike intercepted us and steered us to his table.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
