as in intruded
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 interrupted
Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
And solar power, which is more plentiful and less interrupted in space, could serve as the primary energy source for orbiting or lunar data centers.
—Michael Wu, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Carrie Kahn, NPR, 12 Apr. 2025
Injuries have interrupted his flow, the most frustrating example coming in December’s 1-1 draw at West Ham United when he was forced off after scoring and missed the next 10 games.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Verb
According to Bright Horizons’ 2025 Modern Family Index, 87% of working parents report challenges when their children are home during summer including interrupted workdays and the stress of managing unpredictable schedules.
—Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
And solar power, which is more plentiful and less interrupted in space, could serve as the primary energy source for orbiting or lunar data centers.
—Michael Wu, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Adjective
After nearly a decade of interim governments and interrupted presidential terms, this could be the first time in years that the incoming president could have a majority in the National Assembly.
—Carrie Kahn, NPR, 12 Apr. 2025
Injuries have interrupted his flow, the most frustrating example coming in December’s 1-1 draw at West Ham United when he was forced off after scoring and missed the next 10 games.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrupted
Adjective
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While some seemed excited about Buck's sudden appearance, some speculated about the possibility of Stephanopoulos leaving the show.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Then Kings of Leon and Black Keys come out of Nashville and then all of a sudden the diversity of the music that was coming out of there started to really grow over a short period of time.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
Verb
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The facility connects single adults to available beds throughout the shelter system and isn’t intended to be a long-term placement, the spokesperson added.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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This follows entry restrictions added previously limiting members access to three hours before their first departure (waived during connections) and dropping the option to purchase a day pass at reception.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Her work on Texas Early Psychosis Implementation Centers helped establish the state as a leader in early treatment and intervention of psychosis, a serious mental health condition that causes individuals to become disconnected from reality.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Advisors, meanwhile, are under pressure to do more with less, while outdated systems and disconnected data sources make scalable, compliant innovation feel out of reach.—
Dimitar Dimitrov,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Milwaukee County is weighing cuts in support for some of its senior facilities and recreational spaces for people with disabilities.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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But when the program was cut in 1935, the funding gap offered reactionary Los Angeles politicians the opportunity to portray the migrants as a burden on already-strained resources.—
Olatunji Osho-Williams,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Those with a relationship cash value of less than $250,000 can get 0.15% APY on their idle funds, while the largest accounts – those with $10 million or above in cash balances – can pick up 2.28%.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
22 July 2025
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The music can sound surpassingly anodyne, built for commercials and idle, low-wattage daydreaming.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 from Longview Road to Red Bridge Road.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Aug. 2025
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Her boyfriend, Dillon Angulo, survived but suffered multiple broken bones, a traumatic brain injury and psychological effects.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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With the exception of the Russell 2000, which gained 1%, none of the major indices bothered to get out of bed the day after Christmas.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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In fact, if you can’t be bothered even to reach for the remote to select this new button, the latest firmware update will also automatically start playing the next episode after a countdown.—
John Archer,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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After a tumultuous few years of romance, infidelity, breakups and lawsuits, Fleetwood Mac has been largely inactive for decades, though many of its rotating roster of members have had robust solo careers.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
29 July 2025
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More cannabis licenses are now inactive or surrendered (10,828) than active (8,514), representing the loss of 7,100 small farms, thousands of brands, and nearly 22,000 jobs over two years.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
25 July 2025
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“Interrupted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrupted. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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