Thesaurus results for INTERRUPT

interrupt

verb

ˌin-tə-ˈrəpt

Definition of interrupt

as in to intrude

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 interrupt Shirley hosted a rally on Thursday to protest the bill, and it was briefly interrupted by counterprotesters. — Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026 Welcome communications experts who can help us reach residents when internet service, electricity or cell service is interrupted. — Freida Graves, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 If live streaming is interrupted because of an unstable connection or technical issue, the parent will be notified, according to the outlet. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Nearly a year later, healing remains ongoing — and is often interrupted by everyday moments that suddenly become triggering. — Amelia Santaniello, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interrupt

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The coalition argues in its complaint that the rule exceeds USPS’ statutory authority, violates the Voting Rights Act and intrudes on states’ constitutional power to administer elections.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Massachusetts, argues that the rule exceeds executive authority, conflicts with federal law, and intrudes on states’ constitutional power to administer elections.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of intrude

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Stricker Auto Parts made sure every VIN was removed from the body shells, which employees like Woodley then cut in half.

— Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026
The drop coincides with a 27% cut in enforcement and collection staffing at the IRS, as part of Elon Musk's campaign to boost government efficiency.

— Scott Horsley, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of cut in

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Instead, choose textured or handmade-look ceramics to add dimension.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
City restaurants remain heavily weighted toward lunch, while suburban locations can approach an even lunch-dinner split and draw more families, prompting NAYA to add kids’ meals and develop family meals.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of add

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The short-haired friend interposed herself on the bench between the twenty-three-year-old woman and the thirty-five-year-old man, putting her arm around the former and totally ignoring the latter.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Language, being a product of rationality, lacks the capacity to interpose itself.

— Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 13 June 2026

Definition of interpose

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