1
as in gaps
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
microscopic discontinuities in the connecting wires
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as in interruptions
a break in continuity
a noticeable discontinuity in the flow of the story
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Recent Examples of discontinuities
Where the VisEra device does fall short is in its response to light that comes in at an angle because of discontinuities in the metasurface.
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Gwendolyn Rak, IEEE Spectrum, 13 Dec. 2023
Gwendolyn Rak, IEEE Spectrum, 13 Dec. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinuities
Noun
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Some researchers also point to major gaps in accountability.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Finally, Diarese George, CEO and President of the Nashville Public Education Foundation wrote about the strides MNPS has been making in educating Nashville children — and the community involvement that is necessary to further close those gaps.—
Andrea Williams,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Later today, expect interruptions to your work routine, and possibly your health.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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After several interruptions, Harris began to address one of the protesters directly.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That’s the priority, and the Red Wings have too many holes.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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No injuries were reported, but bullet holes were found in the station’s windows.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Expect intervals of clouds and sunshine, but the humidity sticks around.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Mixing walking with short jogging intervals builds endurance, burns more calories, and can prepare you for races.—
Kristin Canning,
Health,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her voice, still more often than not, slides with ease into the cracks and crevices that kick drums and deep grooves open in neotraditional-style country compositions.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Sep. 2025
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Use a microfiber or soft cloth to wipe the seals with soapy water, making sure to get into any crevices.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Further proof that Stafford’s summer hiatuses didn’t cause the Rams any major problems, McVay and Stafford leaned hard on the passing game.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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Since her 1984 debut on the public scene, Diamond Life, sold over six million copies worldwide, she been defined by deliberate scarcity, favoring long hiatuses and powerful comebacks.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Their words will have bolstered his belief, giving him the confidence to show for and collect the ball again in the defensive third just after the break, using a combination of touches and pauses to evade Brentford pressure before making a more assured sideways pass this time.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Businesses have attempted to limit the cost of tariffs from being passed on by rerouting supply chains, reworking operations, instituting hiring pauses, or administering large-scale layoffs.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Discontinuities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuities. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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