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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
Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
In the minutes, hours and days following Saturday’s interrupted White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, Americans were inundated by falsehoods and conspiracy theories from nearly every flank.
—Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 3 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
The two candidates frequently interrupted each other, talking over each other’s remarks.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
In the minutes, hours and days following Saturday’s interrupted White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, Americans were inundated by falsehoods and conspiracy theories from nearly every flank.
—Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrupted
Adjective
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If the arteries are leading to the brain, symptoms may involve sudden numbness or weakness in the arms or legs, trouble speaking, slurred speech, sudden or temporary vision loss in one eye or facial drooping.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The vote of confidence from Multicoin continued what has been a sudden revival of interest in Zcash, which first launched in 2016.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Verb
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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
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This is hardly the first time outside events have intruded on the industry’s biggest night.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Christopher argued Pratt’s candidacy also complicates the idea that anyone tied to Hollywood is automatically viewed as part of a disconnected elite.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2026
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The strongest retreats integrate spa, fitness, nutrition, assessment, accommodation and mindfulness into a single cohesive program — not a buffet of disconnected offerings.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Abby Covarrubias also scored twice for McAuley (10-7-2, 2-3-2), while Angy Marquez and Juliette Hall each added a goal and Illinois Wesleyan recruit Lucy Gray made three saves.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The queen consort also added delicate pieces of jewelry to her attire, including dangle earrings, a bracelet and a watch with rings.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Now, more than half of the trucks used to fill potholes sit idle every day because of our staffing shortage.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Havana's famous fleet of classic cars now also sit idle.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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The boy suffered several injuries, including a concussion, skull fracture, broken wrist and fractured femur, prosecutors said.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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From the scandal of his early figurative work in the 1960s, through the upside-down paintings that became his signature, to the wooden figures shown at the 1980 Venice Biennale that appeared to salute like broken monuments, his practice was defined by disruption.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Retirement advocates see any cap or cut in Social Security benefits as a slippery slope.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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To temper those cuts in California, other groups proposed a new tax on billionaires that appears poised to qualify for the November ballot.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Both inactive tuberculosis and active TB can be treated with a mix of several different medicines.—
Allison Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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But about six hours before tip-off at Madison Square Garden, the Sixers said the former NBA MVP would be inactive with that ankle issue and right hip soreness.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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“Interrupted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrupted. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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