as in interfered
to act as a go-between for opposing sides
intervened in the argument before any real harm was done
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Recent Examples of intervened
The next day, top Israeli ministers were scheduled to discuss the idea of annexation—that is, until the UAE intervened.
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Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2025
Black’s sister Molly Watts said the family had doubts after agreeing to donate Black’s organs but felt unheard until the 34-year-old doctor, in his first year as a neurosurgeon, intervened.
—Cara Anthony, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Pasamanick — who said she was disappointed nobody intervened or tried to help during the attack — was left with bites and bruises on her leg, while Sparky also had bite marks, per WESH 2 and WLBT.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Deputies immediately intervened, taking McCullough to the ground in front of the bench.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Opposing Gulf Arab and American strategic interests, Iran has for years intervened aggressively in Middle Eastern politics by funding and encouraging militant Shiite groups in Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen and elsewhere.
—David Mednicoff, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Keeping the agreement with Norris in mind, McLaren intervened in the situation by asking Piastri to relinquish second place to Norris.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Trump has commented on and has intervened in criminal cases before.
—Louis Casiano , Michael Ruiz , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
At some point, Mitchell hit the floor, drawing the attention of a hotel guest, who intervened.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2025
Black’s sister Molly Watts said the family had doubts after agreeing to donate Black’s organs but felt unheard until the 34-year-old doctor, in his first year as a neurosurgeon, intervened.
—Cara Anthony, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Pasamanick — who said she was disappointed nobody intervened or tried to help during the attack — was left with bites and bruises on her leg, while Sparky also had bite marks, per WESH 2 and WLBT.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Deputies immediately intervened, taking McCullough to the ground in front of the bench.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Opposing Gulf Arab and American strategic interests, Iran has for years intervened aggressively in Middle Eastern politics by funding and encouraging militant Shiite groups in Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen and elsewhere.
—David Mednicoff, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Keeping the agreement with Norris in mind, McLaren intervened in the situation by asking Piastri to relinquish second place to Norris.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Trump has commented on and has intervened in criminal cases before.
—Louis Casiano , Michael Ruiz , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
At some point, Mitchell hit the floor, drawing the attention of a hotel guest, who intervened.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intervened
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But the coach allegedly interfered in that meeting too.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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There's also an interesting in-ring incident that occurred at a WWE house show, where Roxanne interfered on behalf of fellow Judgement Day member Dominick Mysterio and hit her move, Pop Rox, on CM Punk.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Vatican says the first miracle attributed to Acutis was when he is said to have interceded from heaven in 2013 to save the life of a Brazilian child who was suffering from a rare pancreatic disease.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Intervened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intervened. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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