interrupters

variants also interruptors
Definition of interruptersnext
plural of interrupter

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Noun
  • Nanjiani, 44, became famous for stand-up comedy based on his real-life experiences, including growing up in Pakistan, moving to Iowa for college at 18, and dealing with racist hecklers as a Muslim post-9/11.
    Kylie Gilbert, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
  • That tone set the stage for the hecklers.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • As a small rural settlement is swiftly and ruthlessly stripped bare by the twin plagues of a diphtheria epidemic and spreading wildfires, the film eventually descends into a near-literal hellscape, though even when pandemonium takes over on screen, Van Dusen’s formal control never wavers.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
  • But the add-on to lock devices separated from their owner’s watch is a major plus point, especially as the smartphone theft pandemic plagues users worldwide.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Interrupters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrupters. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.

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