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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
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
With oversized lapels, pockets, and that classic pea coat fit, this is the perfect piece to layer over everything from pajamas to a matching set after a night of interrupted sleep.
—Emma Guillen, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Steve Dollar, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Attention is constantly interrupted.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Back at it Saturday’s game opened an interrupted set of games between the Heat and Timberwolves, with the teams also meeting on Tuesday night at Target Center.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
With oversized lapels, pockets, and that classic pea coat fit, this is the perfect piece to layer over everything from pajamas to a matching set after a night of interrupted sleep.
—Emma Guillen, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Verb
Borenstein interrupted a family vacation in the Dominican Republic to return to Sundance for meetings and figure out next steps.
—Steve Dollar, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Attention is constantly interrupted.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrupted
Adjective
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Loose, fast, and slightly jerky steps, a sudden joy sweeping through the body like a wind.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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This design helps prevent the air from escaping during sudden movements or changes in orientation.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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New York resident Brian Wilson told EW in March 2024 that a conflict began near him at the top of the show, and lasted around six minutes as one man's attempt to record the show intruded upon a woman's comfort.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
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Many of those executive orders intruded upon state authority over administering elections and enforcing crime.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Twin Cities,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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In his first remarks as mayor, Calvo acknowledged frustration among residents who have felt disconnected from local government.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The result of an unplanned pregnancy, born several years after her three older siblings, Janet had always felt disconnected from the momentum of her family.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Tomei added that another potential driver for precious metals is also excess liquidity sloshing through global markets.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Rochester team added a key design feature to improve reliability.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Kaiser nurses statewide began an indefinite strike Monday, restarting picket lines that went idle after a five-day work stoppage in October 2025.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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With burly melancholy, Wong plays Ah Tseng, a Chinese migrant worker employed — with his young nephews — in the Rock Springs coal mines, though introduced on an idle day off in their makeshift camp.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Customers are also digging through the drawers for scrap gold and unwanted or broken jewelry.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Is this a buying opportunity or a broken narrative?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Officials say the district is planning for more budget cuts in the next school year, which plays a role in negotiations.—
Kara St. Cyr,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Market pricing now foresees fewer than two full quarter-point rate cuts in the cards for 2026, down from three in November.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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State election officials keep inactive names on hand to be able to catch people trying to register to vote under a dead person's name, for example, or to flag a person registering in two different states.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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In upholding Sjostrom’s ruling on the non-resident petition gatherers issue, the appeals court offered similar reasoning as in its decision about the inactive-voters issue.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Interrupted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrupted. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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