Thesaurus results for INTERRUPT

interrupt

verb

ˌin-tə-ˈrəpt

Definition of interrupt

as in to intrude

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 interrupt Power was interrupted at victim's home Further investigation revealed Aikebaer had been shot and kidnapped from his home before the pursuit, according to the sheriff's department. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 When a reporter sent by OutKick attempted to ask Boston and Timpson about Cunningham’s comments and the controversy surrounding the team, a Fever public relations representative interrupted. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 A week or two away from the app, or simply not opening it first thing in the morning, can interrupt the anxiety loop. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026 The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said on Friday, July 31, that Shukur Aikebaer, 60, stepped outside to inspect his home’s electrical panel after the power was interrupted on the night of July 29. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interrupt

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But his avuncular encouragement of Tony in what could be absolute folly brings real heart to this section — until calamity intrudes.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
Critics argue that the readers create a mass surveillance network and intrude on civil rights.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026

Definition of intrude

Verb

My summer dresses will sadly be retired in the coming weeks, but a denim midi skirt is the ideal swap on days when I can’t be bothered to wear jeans.

— Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
While acknowledging a desire for the honor, Overeem states he's not overly bothered, having faced similar situations throughout his long career.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of bother

Verb

The short-haired friend interposed herself on the bench between the twenty-three-year-old woman and the thirty-five-year-old man, putting her arm around the former and totally ignoring the latter.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Language, being a product of rationality, lacks the capacity to interpose itself.

— Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 13 June 2026

Definition of interpose

Verb

In the region of Western Attica, close to Athens, firefighters aimed to take advantage of a break in high winds to control a fire that has been burning since last week.

— Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026
Cards in hand, the gathered broke in to groups of eight or 10 and prayed.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of break in

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