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Recent Examples of interrupt
Lucas bought the Tropics in the summer of 1991 to use the team as a tool in helping players overcome drug problems, a cause that was near to his heart as his 14-year playing career was interrupted by substance abuse.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
The selection of quirky talking heads are interrupted and enlivened by eye-catching footage from a similarly diverse array of Creede Repertory Theatre productions past and present.
—Lauren Wissot, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2025
At one point during Ferguson’s testimony, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Eleanor Hunter, who is presiding over the trial because Orange County judges recused themselves, castigated Ferguson for interrupting people and not answering questions directly.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
Tens of millions of chickens have already been killed by the virus, which is majorly interrupting the supply.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
The selection of quirky talking heads are interrupted and enlivened by eye-catching footage from a similarly diverse array of Creede Repertory Theatre productions past and present.
—Lauren Wissot, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2025
At one point during Ferguson’s testimony, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Eleanor Hunter, who is presiding over the trial because Orange County judges recused themselves, castigated Ferguson for interrupting people and not answering questions directly.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
Tens of millions of chickens have already been killed by the virus, which is majorly interrupting the supply.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrupt
Verb
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The bride-to-be had no idea that her otherwise picturesque proposal was intruded upon by a nonchalant passerby.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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At about 40 mph, some tire hum and wind noise start to intrude in the cockpit, but not to an uncomfortable amount that turning up the music volume can’t drown it out.—
Michael Van Runkle,
Robb Report,
9 Jan. 2025
Verb
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By the end of the day, my T-zone had turned a little bit oily, but honestly, not enough to bother me.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
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The First Amendment’s free speech protection is under siege by the Trump administration and that should bother every American, including Republicans.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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While Fed Chair Powell said recently that the Fed wants to take it slow on rate cuts, the market is now pricing in three cuts in 2025, starting in June.—
MoneyShow,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Our coats are usually single-breasted with a one button front and a notch lapel cut in proportion to the wearer.—
Caroline Reilly,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2025
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The same is probable at defensive end, where the Packers must add players to the underwhelming duo of Rashan Gary and Lukas Van Ness.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Sophomore Lilyan Johnson added 11 points for Northwest, hitting three 3-pointers and Abigail’s younger sister Samantha had 10 points.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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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In Côte d’Ivoire, a civil war that began in 2002 led to the partition of the country, with a large UN force interposed between the two sides.—
Jon Western,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Nov. 2011
Verb
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Word of Lady Gaga’s casting in Wednesday Season 2 broke in November.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Bell hit a $100,000 half-court shot during a break in action, and plans to spend it wisely.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Interrupt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrupt. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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