interrupts

present tense third-person singular of interrupt
as in intrudes
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 interrupts This interrupts automatic defensiveness and signals self-possession. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025 But Cherry interrupts their twosome and a brawl ensues. Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025 Tyler is visiting the graves of his parents when Capri interrupts. Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025 Across from the marsh, a chemical plant interrupts the natural landscape. Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025 Tim attempts to talk about her promotion and Lilith interrupts, in typical youngest-child fashion, with another probably untrue story of her own latest professional success. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025 Who stands to lose a lot if life interrupts plans. Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025 The device interrupts currents of 1,400 volts in less than 50 microseconds—a speed essential for protecting next-generation direct current (DC) power systems. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2025 Sheila, Wilson's campaign manager, interrupts breakfast with news of the two homicides at the Red Hook port. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrupts
Verb
  • Trending markets tends to persist until the macro inputs erode or a shock intrudes.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
  • The Ultra's thinner black bezel intrudes slightly upon the display for its front-facing camera, though the notch is smaller than last year's Tab S10 Ultra.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Standout details include flowing scarf and tie elements, styled to appear as if caught in motion, a subtle but striking design choice that adds movement and attitude.
    Essence, Essence, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Plus, the handwoven design adds an elegant look, while the durable leather ensures this bag is built to last.
    Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Why ban books, Postman asked, if no one bothers to read them?
    Time, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
  • What bothers her most is how the refusal seemed to change her brother’s behavior.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Interrupts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrupts. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.

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