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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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Bloodzebra shows there’s much meaning to be gleaned in the gaps between surface and interior.—
James Gui,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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However, a lack of variety may lead to nutrient gaps if your meal isn’t well-balanced across food groups.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In real-life scenarios, the AI chatbot excels at rapidly resolving problems for customers, from changes to trips, to navigating travel interruptions.—
Lizeth Beltran,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, other types of interruptions, like lunch breaks, hurt productivity when workers return to a task.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Round pegs found round holes all over the pitch.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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This is because poor soil or weak drainage—like using pots without drainage holes, one of many common mistakes of growing tomatoes in containers—can lead to root rot, nutrient deficiencies, and stunted growth, Omelchenko says.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Structured exercise also can incorporate intervals where people alternate between moderate and more intense effort.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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In October 2025, Ellenberg asked Wagner at DeepMind to use AlphaEvolve (which is not publicly available) to analyze the structures of the Bruhat intervals of dozens of permutation groups.—
Konstantin Kakaes,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pay close attention to seams, edges and crevices where dust mites and debris collect.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Stroll leisurely to admire the wide variety of wildflowers that grow along the ledges or dare to dip below the dramatic quartz and sandstone into the narrow crevices of the cliffs.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Over nearly two decades, BIGBANG has weathered member departures, legal controversies, and years-long hiatuses.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.—
Colleen Newvine,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Women also have more hypopneas (shallow breaths with less oxygen flow), whereas men tend toward apneas (complete pauses in breathing).—
Katie Camero,
SELF,
16 Apr. 2026
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, premature babies can experience these pauses along with a slow heart rate or low blood oxygen levels.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Discontinuities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuities. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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