1
as in interruption
a break in continuity
there were intervals of thousands of years between the major ice ages
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2
as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
unable to find my way out of the maze, I cheated and squeezed through a convenient interval in the hedge
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Recent Examples of interval
After all, there were plenty of warning signs before that point, with collection calls, texts and letters arriving at regular intervals.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Scott prefers the 30-minute intervals for his dance competition purposes to the 60-minute intervals starting mid-July.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
The time scales and number of intervals are less relevant than the structure of the workout; alternate hard efforts with easy recovery, and repeat.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 9 June 2026
So, if a match is tied after 90 minutes, then there will be 30 minutes of extra time – split into two 15-minute periods with a very short interval in between.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for interval
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Scott prefers the 30-minute intervals for his dance competition purposes to the 60-minute intervals starting mid-July.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
The time scales and number of intervals are less relevant than the structure of the workout; alternate hard efforts with easy recovery, and repeat.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 9 June 2026
So, if a match is tied after 90 minutes, then there will be 30 minutes of extra time – split into two 15-minute periods with a very short interval in between.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for interval
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interval
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Football already has more interruptions than before, largely because of VAR and lengthy stoppages.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Other protections like trip delay reimbursement, baggage delay and trip cancellation/interruption coverage can free you from needing to purchase third-party insurance at checkout.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Related Stories The central tension running through his presentation was a per-capita gap that remains vast.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Compare that to what Qatar has built at Paris Saint-Germain — a Champions League infrastructure and a global brand — and the gap between ambition and results is clear.—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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However, the Woodland museum is in a relocation hiatus and is not currently a standard walk-up attraction, so check for private showing or reopening updates before planning a trip around it.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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When The Talk returned after a brief hiatus, Underwood addressed Osbourne's departure.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
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Options for family fun range from tennis and pickleball courts, croquet lawns, and two 18-hole golf courses to a seasonal outdoor pool with a waterslide and splash pad.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The Braves’ hot start has covered over some holes.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Since the clock doesn't stop during a match, this accounts for the pauses in play.—
Mike Toole,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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On Friday evening, that pause may finally have happened.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
13 June 2026
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“Interval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interval. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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