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
Blumenthal appeared at a press conference for Rihan April 10 and has interceded both for Rihan and his father when he was detained.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
The hands-off approach is a sharp departure from the tactics of past mayors who forcefully interceded amid such disputes.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
After Penelope interceded, Odysseus strung the bow easily and completed the task.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Mar. 2026
As is apparently standard procedure in such situations, the workers put down their tools until a medium interceded with the appropriate offerings.
—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
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
The hands-off approach is a sharp departure from the tactics of past mayors who forcefully interceded amid such disputes.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
After Penelope interceded, Odysseus strung the bow easily and completed the task.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Mar. 2026
As is apparently standard procedure in such situations, the workers put down their tools until a medium interceded with the appropriate offerings.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interceded
Verb
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The company's lawyers have contended that the Oklahoma case in which Drummond intervened is a private dispute that doesn't involve government officials or public funds.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Referees intervened with James and the Rockets’ Jeff Green and at the center trying to separate their respective teammates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Castle shoved Avdija back before referees and players from both teams interfered.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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When officers attempted to have Michael Barrientes Vela back away, his brothers interfered.—
Gabriella Ybarra,
San Antonio Express-News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Interceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interceded. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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