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Recent Examples of interrupt
The family project is interrupted by the appearance of a corpse – that of an annoying neighbor (played by John Carroll Lynch) with a habit of buzzing his woodchipper in the middle of the family’s filmmaking efforts.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 June 2026
According to the complaint, her brother, who has developmental disabilities, frequently interrupts class with his crying since his mother was detained.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
When family dinners are interrupted by smartphone dings or kids glued to their tablets, Sada Garibay and other experts noted, some of the benefits of the family dinner can be diminished.
—Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
In October 2022, protesters sitting in the show's Manhattan studio risers famously interrupted a live interview with Ted Cruz to shout about climate change.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 June 2026
According to the complaint, her brother, who has developmental disabilities, frequently interrupts class with his crying since his mother was detained.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
When family dinners are interrupted by smartphone dings or kids glued to their tablets, Sada Garibay and other experts noted, some of the benefits of the family dinner can be diminished.
—Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
In October 2022, protesters sitting in the show's Manhattan studio risers famously interrupted a live interview with Ted Cruz to shout about climate change.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrupt
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The Justice Department pushed back on the idea that the warrant intruded on individuals’ political beliefs.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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In ornamental beds, install cardboard rings under the mulch around perennial or annual plants to stop weeds from intruding.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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Oh, and more often than not, nobody bothers to check whether the change intervention actually worked, or whether leaders improve their performance after all!—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The chest pain that had been bothering her finally let up.—
Tyler Quattrin,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2026
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If Congress does nothing, research suggests, retirees will see a 28% cut in monthly benefits.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Break a window and thieves might catch a break from facing a dedicated prosecutor in the misdemeanor unit at the Sacramento District Attorney's Office, as budget cuts are leading to cuts in that unit.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Emrick adds that the county hopes all power is restored by the end of the day or as early as Sunday.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Colorado added $30 million to that pot several years ago.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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Peasant growers’ resistance to these operations fueled the Shining Path insurgency by providing recruits and creating an opening for the guerrillas to interpose themselves between the farmers and the police.—
Michelle D. Paranzino,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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Would the court have come out the same way, or would suddenly interposing a third-party sale have changed their analysis?—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2026
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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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Wedge bodysurfer Sean Starkey has been watching erosion change his beloved surf break in recent years and said the effects have never been so stark as in recent days, exposing rock boulders longtimers have never seen before.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
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“Interrupt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrupt. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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