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
As is apparently standard procedure in such situations, the workers put down their tools until a medium interceded with the appropriate offerings.
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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
The Vatican says the first miracle attributed to Acutis was when he is said to have interceded from heaven in 2013 to save the life of a Brazilian child who was suffering from a rare pancreatic disease.
—Lauren Costantino
september 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
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
The Vatican says the first miracle attributed to Acutis was when he is said to have interceded from heaven in 2013 to save the life of a Brazilian child who was suffering from a rare pancreatic disease.
—Lauren Costantino
september 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interceded
Verb
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In 1958, Eisenhower intervened directly in Lebanon with a sizable military force.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Witnesses intervened and the attacker ran off.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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During the arrest, a large crowd surrounded officers and interfered by yelling profanities and racial slurs, police said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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With many fans cheering him on, one interfered and led him off course.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Interceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interceded. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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