1
as in suspended
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
2
as in sudden
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
as in intruded
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion
it's rude to interrupt when someone is making an important point
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of interrupted
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 June 2026
When treatment gets interrupted, people end up hospitalized, and each of those admissions costs a plan somewhere between $8,000 and $15,000.
—
Ganesh Padmanabhan,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
Every time Isaac seemed ready to reclaim his career, another setback interrupted it.
—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for interrupted
Adjective
But every time a moment of inspiration arises, she is interrupted – the children, the laundry, the meals.
—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 June 2026
When treatment gets interrupted, people end up hospitalized, and each of those admissions costs a plan somewhere between $8,000 and $15,000.
—
Ganesh Padmanabhan,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Verb
The actress, who was born Olivia Cockburn, interrupted Armchair Expert host Dax Shepard to correct his pronunciation of her surname on a recent episode of the podcast.
—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
Every time Isaac seemed ready to reclaim his career, another setback interrupted it.
—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for interrupted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrupted
Adjective
-
Reclaiming idle assets cuts waste, spend and unnecessary procurement at the same time.
-
No, not the usual idle front-row niceties, but the scorching heat wave that has settled like a dense cloud over the City of Lights.
Adjective
-
Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
-
Small Holes One sign of snakes in your garden could be the sudden appearance of small holes that could be about the size of a small coin, or up to two inches.
Verb
-
So the familiarity of my story with John sometimes intruded into what was supposed to be this fairy tale.
-
But getting out of military service remains controversial in South Korea, and last week, a minor scandal intruded on the usual rhythms of the World Cup.
Adjective
-
Uvalde County also reported its first case, bringing the total number of Texas cases to 28, with 22 active and 6 inactive.
-
It is stored in an inactive form in cells such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and immune system—acting as the body’s reserve bank, indicating how much iron is available for future use.
Adjective
-
What should scare them more is ending up with hundreds of AI projects, dozens of disconnected workflows and no idea how any of it fits together.
-
Structured blazers and heavy layering feel increasingly disconnected from today’s climate and lifestyle.
Verb
-
By 1993, American Girl had added the Colonial-era Felicity and Addy, who escaped slavery during the Civil War.
-
And if the participating countries agree, the funds would be shared between Iran and Oman, the official added.
Adjective
-
If the main engines were to become inoperative, six smaller orbit-control thrusters can still be activated on the lunar surface, providing an alternative pathway for a rapid ascent.
-
And there’s been plenty of media focus since then — including on inoperative toilets.
Adjective
-
Bowser, who declined to be interviewed for this article, urged the administration to clean up federal parks and fix broken fountains, while pushing back on measures like having police ask for people’s immigration status.
-
Stopped wearing your favorite pumps because of a broken heel?
Cite this Entry
“Interrupted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrupted. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
