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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
Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Orbán’s announcement was the latest in a series of retaliatory measures Hungary has taken in response to interrupted Russian oil flows.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Through the eyes of a scammer, America is a nation of satyrs and harlots, our concupiscence interrupted only by occasional trips to Walmart or the gas station.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
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Adjective
He was occasionally interrupted—and exasperated—by ice warnings from other ships.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Orbán’s announcement was the latest in a series of retaliatory measures Hungary has taken in response to interrupted Russian oil flows.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Craig Covey, division chief with the Orange County Fire Authority, interrupted a community meeting in Garden Grove on Tuesday evening to break the news to residents that all evacuations were being lifted.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Through the eyes of a scammer, America is a nation of satyrs and harlots, our concupiscence interrupted only by occasional trips to Walmart or the gas station.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrupted
Adjective
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Apple will consider several signals before locking a phone, including those from the phone’s accelerometer, which measures its movement, vibrations, and sudden shocks.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2026
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Parents may notice subtle warning signs like skipping meals, cutting out entire food groups, anxiety around social eating, obsessive label reading, excessive exercise, or a sudden focus on body image.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Oc Register,
27 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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City Hall has become disconnected from the realities of daily life.—
Adam Miller,
Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Behind successful transactions is a chain of disconnected systems for invoices, payments, bank account management and accounting.—
Sameer Gulati,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Howard added 22 points and grabbed a team-best eight rebounds, and Miles added 16 points and eight assists.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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The Coast Guard is requesting permission from Bahamian authorities to allow divers to re-search the sea, the official added.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Colbert doesn’t plan to be idle for long.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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Lemieux left Draper with a fractured jaw, broken cheekbone and a broken nose.—
Dan Robson,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The formula has almond, macadamia, and olive oils to moisturize, plus hydrolyzed keratin to support broken strands.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
Verb
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If Congress does nothing, research suggests, retirees will see a 28% cut in monthly benefits.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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They will be joined by defenders Miles Robinson and Chris Richards, who missed the last World Cup to injury, and forward Ricardo Pepi, one of the final cuts in 2022.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Then came injuries and inactive designations.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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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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“Interrupted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrupted. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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