1
as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
steam was rising from a hiatus in the ground
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as in void
an incomplete or deficient area
a hiatus in the law which prevented the district attorney from prosecuting the offenders
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as in interruption
a break in continuity
a three-year hiatus before the fifth book in the series appeared
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Recent Examples of hiatus
Moore’s work with IIIrd Tyme Out will take a brief hiatus as Moore records and tours as part of Union Station.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2025
But then Meyer burned out and took a brief hiatus before ending up at Ohio State while Donovan left UF a few years later to make the jump to the NBA.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
The calendar was on hiatus for two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic before it was officially cancelled.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
Bliss's unexpected return at the Royal Rumble sparked considerable enthusiasm, backing up her popularity after a two-year hiatus despite earlier reports of contractual disputes with WWE.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2025
But then Meyer burned out and took a brief hiatus before ending up at Ohio State while Donovan left UF a few years later to make the jump to the NBA.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
The calendar was on hiatus for two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic before it was officially cancelled.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
Bliss's unexpected return at the Royal Rumble sparked considerable enthusiasm, backing up her popularity after a two-year hiatus despite earlier reports of contractual disputes with WWE.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiatus
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The budget also kicks the proverbial can down the road with respect to certain costs, most notably leading to an apparent $18 billion gap in 2029.—
Eric J. Gertler,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Solar power shows a smaller partisan gap, with Democrats preferring solar around 20 percentage points more than Republicans.—
Dilnaz Hasim,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Apr. 2025
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Mom-and-pop bagel shops such as Moe’s in Aventura do their best to fill the void.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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Sinkholes are natural depressions that form when rock dissolves or collapses, creating deep voids in the ground.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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However, frequent or long interruptions can affect a person's health.—
Sanja Jelic,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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In many areas, this was the second or third day of class interruptions.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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This is a good thing, as a percentage of nylon, spandex, or polyester can help with shape retention and prevent holes from developing.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2025
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Their current stairs are in poor condition, with layers of plywood covering holes and structural issues.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Microwave this chocolate mixture for 30 seconds, stir, then microwave for 15-second intervals until mixture is fully melted and smooth, stirring between each.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the ensuing interval, Established & Sons struggled to regain its footing.—
Ian Volner,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The president announced a 90-day pause for several countries but increased tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Hedge fund honcho Bill Ackman joined a growing list of President Donald Trump's billionaire backers calling for the White House to slam the brakes on tariffs just hours before Trump authorized a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for most countries that went into effect Wednesday morning.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Hiatus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiatus. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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