as in interferes
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 intervenes
Most of the intrigue occurs in watching these varied human behaviors in a crisis and how quickly things shift and change when Sam’s plan is thrown off course or law enforcement intervenes in unexpected ways.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
When Prince Aerion Targaryen attacks Tanselle, Dunk intervenes, sparking a series of misadventures.
—Maddie Garfinkle, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Iranian officials warned that American military and commercial bases would be targeted in retaliation if the US intervenes.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
This form of crony capitalism, by which the government intervenes to benefit specific companies, is not only wrong but financially risky.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
The woman at center (her pose reminiscent of David’s Hersilia, the mythical wife of Romulus who intervenes in the war between the Romans and Sabines) dances to the triumphant music of drummers and horn blowers.
—James Meyer, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
When Millie comes out of the store, she's arrested and only released when Andrew intervenes.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Dec. 2025
Two blond mean girls are bullying Cannon in the cafeteria, and Trish, who’s as loud and uninhibited as Cannon is pent up, intervenes in the most embarrassing way possible.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
But with the tax credits set to expire at the end of this year, many policyholders are learning the ACA, commonly referred to as Obamacare, will no longer be affordable unless Congress intervenes.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
When Prince Aerion Targaryen attacks Tanselle, Dunk intervenes, sparking a series of misadventures.
—Maddie Garfinkle, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Iranian officials warned that American military and commercial bases would be targeted in retaliation if the US intervenes.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
This form of crony capitalism, by which the government intervenes to benefit specific companies, is not only wrong but financially risky.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
The woman at center (her pose reminiscent of David’s Hersilia, the mythical wife of Romulus who intervenes in the war between the Romans and Sabines) dances to the triumphant music of drummers and horn blowers.
—James Meyer, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
When Millie comes out of the store, she's arrested and only released when Andrew intervenes.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Dec. 2025
Two blond mean girls are bullying Cannon in the cafeteria, and Trish, who’s as loud and uninhibited as Cannon is pent up, intervenes in the most embarrassing way possible.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
But with the tax credits set to expire at the end of this year, many policyholders are learning the ACA, commonly referred to as Obamacare, will no longer be affordable unless Congress intervenes.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intervenes
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If Washington overtly interferes in European elections or takes the dramatic step of annexing Greenland, the postwar alliance framework, already strained, could fracture.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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This Ministry frequently interferes in employers’ decisions, instigates acts of discrimination by authorities and organizations, brings weight to bear on the organs of justice and even orchestrates propaganda campaigns in the media.—
Jonny Diamond,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Social media captured attention; AI programs behavior, shapes thoughts, and mediates reality.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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Each atom binds separate electrons, whose exchange interaction mediates the nuclear two-qubit gate.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Intervenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intervenes. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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