as in intervened
to act as a go-between for opposing sides
asked an old friend of the family to intercede in the bitter dispute over the inheritance
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Recent Examples of interceded
Blumenthal appeared at a press conference for Rihan April 10 and has interceded both for Rihan and his father when he was detained.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
The hands-off approach is a sharp departure from the tactics of past mayors who forcefully interceded amid such disputes.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
After Penelope interceded, Odysseus strung the bow easily and completed the task.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Mar. 2026
As is apparently standard procedure in such situations, the workers put down their tools until a medium interceded with the appropriate offerings.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
That passage reminded me how many people have held my arms up through this journey — the LitFam, my inner circle, those who have prayed and interceded on my behalf, and, of course, Ashley.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 25 Nov. 2025
His wife shed tears as supporters interceded in prayer.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
Once again, however, the Supreme Court interceded.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Once again, however, the Supreme Court interceded.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2025
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
The hands-off approach is a sharp departure from the tactics of past mayors who forcefully interceded amid such disputes.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
After Penelope interceded, Odysseus strung the bow easily and completed the task.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Mar. 2026
As is apparently standard procedure in such situations, the workers put down their tools until a medium interceded with the appropriate offerings.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
That passage reminded me how many people have held my arms up through this journey — the LitFam, my inner circle, those who have prayed and interceded on my behalf, and, of course, Ashley.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 25 Nov. 2025
His wife shed tears as supporters interceded in prayer.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
Once again, however, the Supreme Court interceded.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Once again, however, the Supreme Court interceded.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interceded
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The Bank of Japan was reported to have intervened in currency markets in late March and early April after the yen weakened past the politically sensitive 160 level, as surging oil import costs widened Japan's current account deficit and stoked fears of a depreciation spiral.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Zoo staff quickly intervened, and authorities said neither suspect made physical contact with the monkeys, according to AFP.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Police said one man interfered as officers tried to assist the victim and refused to back away, ignoring multiple warnings.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Kam Hendrix interfered in the match, but NXT North American champion Myles Borne came in and chased him off.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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“Interceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interceded. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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