as in interfering
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 intervening
In the intervening period across Villa’s under-18s and under-21s, Wilson scored 36 times in 53 appearances.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 10 June 2026
In the intervening time, the committee has revised the vaccination schedules for various age groups and demographics to lower the number of vaccines recommended for all individuals.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 10 June 2026
Several people are seen intervening and tackling the perpetrator as police officers arrive.
—CBS News, 9 June 2026
Assess the situation from afar—look for signs of injury or abandonment before intervening or calling a wildlife rehabilitator.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
For Shepherd, whose work has focused increasingly on midlife—the late 30s to the early 50s—the opportunity lies in intervening earlier.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
That would, of course, be modified by your situation, though, since no well-mannered guest would watch a pregnant woman struggling under a load of plates without intervening.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Since the World Cup in Qatar four years ago, FIFA has used the intervening years to prepare for the 2026 tournament in North America, including the introduction of new rules that will take effect during matches.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Such a short intervening space after emancipation.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 10 June 2026
In the intervening time, the committee has revised the vaccination schedules for various age groups and demographics to lower the number of vaccines recommended for all individuals.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 10 June 2026
Several people are seen intervening and tackling the perpetrator as police officers arrive.
—CBS News, 9 June 2026
Assess the situation from afar—look for signs of injury or abandonment before intervening or calling a wildlife rehabilitator.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
For Shepherd, whose work has focused increasingly on midlife—the late 30s to the early 50s—the opportunity lies in intervening earlier.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
That would, of course, be modified by your situation, though, since no well-mannered guest would watch a pregnant woman struggling under a load of plates without intervening.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Since the World Cup in Qatar four years ago, FIFA has used the intervening years to prepare for the 2026 tournament in North America, including the introduction of new rules that will take effect during matches.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Such a short intervening space after emancipation.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intervening
Verb
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The game was not yet codified, and teachers let students organize games without interfering in their play.—
Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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She was sentenced — correctly — for interfering in an election in her county and for allowing unauthorized access to the voting equipment, not for expressing her personal opinion.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Pakistan has played a key role in mediating talks between Washington and Tehran.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Iran’s neighbor Pakistan has played a key mediating role.—
Arsalan Shahla,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
Verb
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However, almost all of the respondents who agreed with this statement envisioned the National Guard interceding nonviolently to stop violent protests and riots.—
Ryan Kennedy,
The Conversation,
13 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Intervening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intervening. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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