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as in suspended
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as in sudden
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as in intruded
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion
it's rude to interrupt when someone is making an important point
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Recent Examples of interrupted
Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The move was deemed necessary after crews detected an interrupted flow of helium to the Artemis II rocket’s upper stage on Saturday.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2026
Williams then dealt with three separate hamstring injuries that further kept him out of rhythm and interrupted his postseason.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 21 May 2026
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Adjective
Some wireless cameras can store video locally and upload once an interrupted connection is restored.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The move was deemed necessary after crews detected an interrupted flow of helium to the Artemis II rocket’s upper stage on Saturday.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Finally, the wistful McCartney interview was interrupted by the opening of a throbbing, green portal in the studio.
—Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2026
Williams then dealt with three separate hamstring injuries that further kept him out of rhythm and interrupted his postseason.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrupted
Adjective
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Lake Baikal, often described as an inland sea because of its enormous size, is notorious for sudden storms and icy conditions even during tourist season, according to National Geographic.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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About 50,000 Americans experience sudden retinal detachment each year, requiring urgent surgery to avoid permanent vision loss.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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But the unresolved conflict still intruded on the dealmaking.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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Red-state politicians and tea party activists protested that Common Core intruded on state control of education; the Obama administration’s support for the standards intensified that opposition.—
Steven Yoder,
States Newsroom,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Elite soccer nations developed deep scouting networks and developmental philosophies over generations, while American soccer remains largely disconnected and regional.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Another issue involves the fictional movie being shot, which is called Desert and seems to be about the perils of Spanish colonialism, yet remains disconnected to all the shenanigans going on behind the scenes.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Florida added another piece on Monday, when the Gators got a commitment from four-star in-state receiver Elias Pearl, and Arizona State earned a big win when four-star offensive tackle Jake Hildebrand decided to stay in his home state, as well.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The gates first launched in the late 2000s for British and European travelers, but the program expanded significantly in 2019 when the UK added travelers from countries including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea.—
Bailey Berg,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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After months of mounting hype and idle space, the 2026 NFL schedule has finally been unveiled in full.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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These days, the 007 sits idle while schools of fish nibble at the algae that grows on its barriers.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Nazar then missed a month because of a broken jaw.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The broken wheel led to 10 train cars derailing, the accident report said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The cast chuckled before Griffin cut in with some deep NBA lore.—
Mike Prada,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Second round of layoffs in recent years In early 2023, Maher's predecessor, the late John Lansing, ordered a 10% cut in staff.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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The models that were correct in forecasting an active season in 2023, despite a strong El Niño, are this year calling for very strong wind shear, and thus a relatively inactive Atlantic hurricane season.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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He was removed from all ministry and placed on inactive status on August 3, 2018, as a result of a review and a recommendation by the Diocesan Clergy Review Board.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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“Interrupted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrupted. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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