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
This gives them a chance with a microphone to get their case out to the other women without interruption, derailing, or backbiting.
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 July 2025
Bryan stopped singing the chorus for a second and stared into the crowd before carrying on with the 2011 song, handling the slight interruption like a pro.
Fans responded to the incident online.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 30 July 2025
But researchers recently confirmed that this isn’t always the case, as strange bodies of sand can cause stratigraphic inversion — the interruption of the ordinary order of rock layers — at the bottom of the sea.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2025
The interruption has left the Florence Project unable to assign attorneys to children and teenagers in need of legal assistance.
—Nicol Leon, AZCentral.com, 27 July 2025
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 July 2025
Bryan stopped singing the chorus for a second and stared into the crowd before carrying on with the 2011 song, handling the slight interruption like a pro.
Fans responded to the incident online.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 30 July 2025
But researchers recently confirmed that this isn’t always the case, as strange bodies of sand can cause stratigraphic inversion — the interruption of the ordinary order of rock layers — at the bottom of the sea.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2025
The interruption has left the Florence Project unable to assign attorneys to children and teenagers in need of legal assistance.
—Nicol Leon, AZCentral.com, 27 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for interruption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruption
Noun
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Each week, Luminate distributes a report on the Top 50 shows and movies on streaming in the U.S. July 25 to 31 was an interesting interval for TV, not only because of The Hunting Wives.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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After starting feminizing therapy, transgender women showed longer QTc intervals, +20 ms on average.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The pause will not impact already existing valid visas, according to the memo, and some applications — including official and C-3 diplomatic visas — will continue to be processed.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Blanching also preserves flavor, as though pressing the pause button on the aging process.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After a nearly 15-year hiatus, Rogers returned to the show in 2006 for a series of recurring appearances, followed by additional guest performances in 2008, 2012-2016 and 2018-2024.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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His new band released its debut album, Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!, in 1985, and Megadeth operated at a steady clip until going on hiatus between 2002 and 2004.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
14 Aug. 2025
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It’s already been four years since the last James Bond movie, Daniel Craig’s Bond swan song, No Time to Die, was released in theaters, and, in that lull, there’s still no new actor cast as James Bond.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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His teammates have tapered off into a midsummer lull, though.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Frank often asks one of his centre-backs to push ahead of the other, which could leave gaps for top opposition to exploit, but Spurs have the athleticism to make up for it in Romero, Van de Ven, and Kevin Danso.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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Yet regardless of the device or price point, a gap remains in the investment that most companies are making in technology to support remote work for their rank-and-file employees.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Born from the founder’s personal battle with eczema, the brand is a breath of fresh air in a world full of irritating, complicated formulas.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Aug. 2025
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The solution is simple: Take three deep breaths plus a 30-second body scan before every team interaction.—
Sahar Andrade,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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This can significantly improve efficiency and reduce errors, making the 15-minute breaks a worthwhile investment in long-term productivity.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Despite the hiatus, Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Logan Henderson and Carlos Pena Jr. stayed friends during the break and the foursome reunited in 2021 with new music and a tour.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Interruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruption. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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