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Recent Examples of interrupt
Incorporating short walks, stretching or light exercises throughout the day can interrupt long periods of inactivity and offer significant health benefits.
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Jack McNamara, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Pedigo interrupts to point out that even the records that got Walker labeled as a traditional country singer had more depth to their sounds than such a label affords him.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Many also sympathized with the bride for having her wedding weekend interrupted by a group of strangers.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
With the jury out of earshot, Routh then asked Cannon whether the public defenders who initially represented him, Kristy Militello and Renee Michelle Sihvola, could wrap up his closing argument if Cannon interrupted him again.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
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Jack McNamara, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Pedigo interrupts to point out that even the records that got Walker labeled as a traditional country singer had more depth to their sounds than such a label affords him.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Many also sympathized with the bride for having her wedding weekend interrupted by a group of strangers.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
With the jury out of earshot, Routh then asked Cannon whether the public defenders who initially represented him, Kristy Militello and Renee Michelle Sihvola, could wrap up his closing argument if Cannon interrupted him again.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrupt
Verb
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Trending markets tends to persist until the macro inputs erode or a shock intrudes.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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Chinese coast guard vessels accused Manila of intruding into its waters and claimed a Philippine ship rammed one of its vessels.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Finney's younger sister Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) is bothered by nightmarish visions of an alpine camp, and the siblings investigate only to discover that the Grabber has found a way to torture from the other side.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Common Pests and Problems Hardy cyclamen planted in ground are rarely bothered by pests.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Fed typically only delivers large rate cuts in times of economic trouble.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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But Travis, 35, cut in, saying that the rankings had changed.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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But she’s perturbed when Emily adds on the allegation about her makeout session, which Gretchen’s fiancé Slade claims to have on tape.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Natisha Hiedeman scored 19 points off the bench and reserve Maria Kliundikova added eight, including a trio of big shots in the fourth.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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Nathan sought to interpose himself in sensitive deals despite his lack of experience.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Other ads feature images of Harris and VP candidate Tim Walz interposed with post-apocalyptic scenes, and pictures of Walz and President Biden mashed up with images of prescription drugs spilling out of bottles.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
31 Oct. 2024
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Training and information sessions will happen in the weeks to come, with plans to start installing systems after fall break in mid-October, Battle said.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Sep. 2025
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Stacy and her 14-year-old sister, Melissa, were home alone in their rural home in Dale, Indiana, when Ward broke in and attacked the teen with a knife.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Interrupt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrupt. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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