as in to interfere
to act as a go-between for opposing sides
intervened in the argument before any real harm was done
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Recent Examples of intervene
In Wisconsin, Common Cause, the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans, Forward Latino and three voters intervened in the case in opposition to the government's attempts to obtain the state's voter rolls.
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Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026
This is the second time in as many days that rain has intervened in the track schedule.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2026
With the indictment now dismissed, the administration could argue there are fewer procedural barriers preventing another removal effort, though Xinis still retains authority over the injunction dispute unless the 4th Circuit intervenes.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2026
Two dozen passengers left the ship and traveled home in the intervening period.
—Stephanie Psaki, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
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Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026
This is the second time in as many days that rain has intervened in the track schedule.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2026
With the indictment now dismissed, the administration could argue there are fewer procedural barriers preventing another removal effort, though Xinis still retains authority over the injunction dispute unless the 4th Circuit intervenes.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2026
Two dozen passengers left the ship and traveled home in the intervening period.
—Stephanie Psaki, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intervene
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Ripley went for the Riptide, but Cargill interfered.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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She was sentenced — correctly — for interfering in an election in her county and for allowing unauthorized access to the voting equipment, not for expressing her personal opinion.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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Then Eddie Olczyk decided to intercede.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Instead, the governor interceded and essentially cut Peters’ sentence in half.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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The presence of an Iranian delegation in Qatar on Monday — including senior members of Tehran’s negotiating team — was a positive sign, one US official said, citing Qatar’s mediating abilities.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
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The erosion of due process when AI mediates government decisions in welfare, immigration, and the criminal justice system.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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“Intervene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intervene. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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