1
as in interval
a break in continuity
an interruption in cable service during the lightning storm
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2
as in pause
a momentary halt in an activity
a brief interruption in the discussion while we all got coffee
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Recent Examples of interruption
Usually lawmakers have around five minutes to offer their remarks without interruption.
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Mark Barabak, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
The apocalyptic development that literally crushes the town and its inhabitants parallels the relationship’s emotional collapse but is also a cosmic interruption none of the characters could have possibly brought about on their own, or predicted.
—Matthew Clark Davison, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
Notably, as well, country music’s popularity on streaming services spiked five times greater than the entire music industry during the first nine months of COVID-19 interruptions, according to MRC Data/Nielsen Music.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Ford recently halted production at its Chicago plant due to a magnet shortage — underscoring that even short-term supply interruptions have real consequences.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 29 June 2025
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Mark Barabak, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
The apocalyptic development that literally crushes the town and its inhabitants parallels the relationship’s emotional collapse but is also a cosmic interruption none of the characters could have possibly brought about on their own, or predicted.
—Matthew Clark Davison, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
Notably, as well, country music’s popularity on streaming services spiked five times greater than the entire music industry during the first nine months of COVID-19 interruptions, according to MRC Data/Nielsen Music.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Ford recently halted production at its Chicago plant due to a magnet shortage — underscoring that even short-term supply interruptions have real consequences.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruption
Noun
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Always follow the label directions carefully, but most fungicides are applied at 7 to 10 day intervals throughout the season.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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And because historical intervals for major earthquakes in that area occur at an average of 100 to 200 years, stress between the plates was assumed to be nearing its breaking point.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Decisions are made, the next task appears, and there’s little pause to examine what worked or what missed.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Even though no funding has been cut, Jackson condemned the administration, contending the effect of the pause is going to be massive and could result in North Carolina firing about 1,000 educators.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The group went on hiatus in 2016, with each member pursuing solo careers.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Simon Cowell’s The X Factor has been on hiatus for years while a similar talent contest Cowell is making with Drive to Survive producer Box to Box Films appears to have stalled.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
Noun
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In the depths of life’s lulls, it was forgotten, left in a bun for days, dry, untouched.—
Sophie Meharenna,
Allure,
2 July 2025
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Allocations will be adjusted dynamically with gold exposure increasing during crypto market downturns, and bitcoin exposure increasing when gold is in a lull period.—
Aaron Stanley,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The report provides an analysis of base compensation, cash bonuses, and equity—including compensation perception gaps between first-time and seasoned CFOs.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Currie warned that further cuts to Medicaid and public hospitals could make these gaps even worse.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Lily rolled over, now, onto her back, away from her husband’s meticulous ledgers, and tried to capture her breath, which along with her heart, these days, had the habit of running away from her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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Beyond performance, breath plays a key role in understanding chronic disease.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Say the weekend prior to the final weekend prior to the All-Star break.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Going into the All-Star break, Judge is leading the majors with a .355 batting average and an OPS of 1.194.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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“Interruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruption. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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