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
With a few interruptions, the medieval treasure since leaving England has been housed in the cathedral in Bayeux, France.
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News Desk, Artforum, 10 July 2025
Compared to a smartwatch or other fitness trackers, these rings also have an impressively long battery life (four to eight days), which is such a game changer to avoid interruptions of continuous health measurements.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 10 July 2025
Service interruptions are possible because of construction or weather.
—Jp Shaffer
july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
Based on our work with 1,500 financial institutions, here’s how lenders can approach modernization now to minimize interruptions to business while maximizing returns:
Pinpoint inefficiencies that slow operations and distract from delivering customer value.
—Eric Bierry, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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News Desk, Artforum, 10 July 2025
Compared to a smartwatch or other fitness trackers, these rings also have an impressively long battery life (four to eight days), which is such a game changer to avoid interruptions of continuous health measurements.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 10 July 2025
Service interruptions are possible because of construction or weather.
—Jp Shaffer
july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
Based on our work with 1,500 financial institutions, here’s how lenders can approach modernization now to minimize interruptions to business while maximizing returns:
Pinpoint inefficiencies that slow operations and distract from delivering customer value.
—Eric Bierry, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruption
Noun
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Advertisement How to start interval walking Ready to give Japanese walking a spin?—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
25 July 2025
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Iommi added the diabolus in musica, an eerie tritone musical interval denounced as unholy and dangerous since the Middle Ages.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
25 July 2025
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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
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They were also being reintroduced to Fall Out Boy following an extended hiatus while Paramore marked the beginning of a creative transformation with an explosive crossover hit.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 Aug. 2025
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After a one-week hiatus, South Park Season 27 will return with Episode 2 on the cable channel and the streaming platform this week.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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What’s wrong with a lull in sales? Slow-growing sales, if not corrected, ultimately mean declining profitability – and stock price.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
29 July 2025
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It's been another busy week for politics in Kentucky — with no sign of a summer lull.—
Bailey Loosemore,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 July 2025
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The gap between Mercedes and the leading team, McLaren, stands at 296 points.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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CyberArk's addition to the platform fills the last significant capability gap in Palo Alto's portfolio.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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This gives Willie a chance to catch his breath, and prep for the next song.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
2 Aug. 2025
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The reigning National League MVP used his glove to shield his frustrations as the rest of the baseball world held its collective breath.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The new onslaught comes after a bit of a break from last week’s sweltering spate of weather, and Mayor Adams issued a new warning.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
28 July 2025
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Regular flights between Russia’s eastern port city of Vladivostok and Pyongyang reopened in 2023 following a break caused by the coronavirus pandemic.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 July 2025
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“Interruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruption. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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