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intervenes

VERB

mediate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arbitrate intercede interfere involve meddle negotiate

STRONG

divide intermediate interpose interrupt intrude obtrude part reconcile separate settle sever

WEAK

barge in butt in come between horn in mix in muscle in put in two cents step in take a hand

Antonyms

STRONG

combine connect join leave unite

WEAK

ignore leave alone

VERB

happen

Synonyms

STRONG

bedevil befall ensue occur succeed supervene

WEAK

come to pass take place

Antonyms

STRONG

precede

WEAK

ignore leave alone

Example Sentences

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"When one country intervenes in the decisions of another country, freedom dies," Petro wrote Tuesday in response to Trump's endorsement.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

One-third of the nation’s coal fleet plans to retire over the next five years, unless someone intervenes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

That kind of analysis identifies disparities in outcomes, assesses whether they are justified by legitimate objectives, and intervenes when they are not.

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2026

Suddenly the moderator intervenes to change the subject.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

“Vegetables are good for you; your mother says so too. Have some more,” she insists, until Father intervenes and upholds my right to refuse a dish I don’t like.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank