as in interfered
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 intervened
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.
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Michael Copley, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Referees intervened with James and the Rockets’ Jeff Green and at the center trying to separate their respective teammates.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
However, Hegseth quickly intervened and shut down the inquiry.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Family members of a man charged in a terror attack on the Boulder Pearl Street Mall were released from immigration custody late Saturday after two federal judges intervened in an effort to deport them.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
That, however, is when management intervened.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
The city attorney repeatedly intervened during the council’s discussion to caution that the city faces four pending tort claims and an active lawsuit, limiting what can be discussed publicly.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
And then national politics intervened.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
Robinson shoved Daniels backward, and Bradley intervened before the dispute could escalate further.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Michael Copley, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Referees intervened with James and the Rockets’ Jeff Green and at the center trying to separate their respective teammates.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
However, Hegseth quickly intervened and shut down the inquiry.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Family members of a man charged in a terror attack on the Boulder Pearl Street Mall were released from immigration custody late Saturday after two federal judges intervened in an effort to deport them.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
That, however, is when management intervened.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
The city attorney repeatedly intervened during the council’s discussion to caution that the city faces four pending tort claims and an active lawsuit, limiting what can be discussed publicly.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
And then national politics intervened.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
Robinson shoved Daniels backward, and Bradley intervened before the dispute could escalate further.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intervened
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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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Blumenthal appeared at a press conference for Rihan April 10 and has interceded both for Rihan and his father when he was detained.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Intervened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intervened. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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