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as in intervenes
to act as a go-between for opposing sides
an elder statesman who has interposed a number of times in international conflicts
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as in interrupts
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion
I hate to interpose, but could you tell me what you meant by that last remark?
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as in inserts
to put among or between others
a solid line of police in riot gear interposed itself between the trade ministers and the crowd of protesters
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This form of crony capitalism, by which the government intervenes to benefit specific companies, is not only wrong but financially risky.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026 -
The woman at center (her pose reminiscent of David’s Hersilia, the mythical wife of Romulus who intervenes in the war between the Romans and Sabines) dances to the triumphant music of drummers and horn blowers.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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Coogan interrupts, unable to resist a punch line.—
Julia Black,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
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Williams says, before a shocked Cohen interrupts.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Detailed this week in the journal ACS Sensors, the team describes a small device made from an array of microneedles that inserts into a dead fish (or fillets) and continuously measures hypoxanthine (HX), a key compound closely associated with spoilage.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
4 Dec. 2025
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Amid the melodrama, Trier inserts flashes of comedy.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Nov. 2025
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If Washington overtly interferes in European elections or takes the dramatic step of annexing Greenland, the postwar alliance framework, already strained, could fracture.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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This Ministry frequently interferes in employers’ decisions, instigates acts of discrimination by authorities and organizations, brings weight to bear on the organs of justice and even orchestrates propaganda campaigns in the media.—
Jonny Diamond,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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The project introduces new exhibit spaces, a live performance venue for up to 1,000 people, and indoor-outdoor community spaces that connect to Lake Erie, plus an ADA-accessible park.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Furthermore, beyond its powertrain options, the SUV introduces a major technological leap for the brand.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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In the middle of the date, the FBI interjects and arrests the man, blowing up Athena’s cover.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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As the reporter continues speaking, though, Holland then interjects with a quick correction.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Sep. 2025
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In addition, Maduro’s capture injects doubts about the potency of Chinese backing.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
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Instead of a spool, the machine injects into a hydrogel.—
Charlotte Hu,
Popular Science,
27 Nov. 2025
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Templeton intersperses these pictures with fragments from her teen diaries.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
13 Dec. 2025
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Greengrass intersperses those blistering moments with scenes of firefighters and other authorities talking about how to deal with the fire and filling in plot points away from the action.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Interposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interposes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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