1
as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
microscopic discontinuities in the connecting wires
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as in interruption
a break in continuity
a noticeable discontinuity in the flow of the story
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Recent Examples of discontinuity
Her use of repetition and discontinuity communicate her inquisitive approach to breaking these strictures.
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Elizabeth Mangini, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2025
Any degradation or discontinuity in the data, whether in terms of quality or quantity, could negatively affect the model's forecasting skill, scientists warn.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 30 July 2025
The risk is that their momentum could be disrupted by policy discontinuity, political lobbying, or shifting priorities in Washington.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 29 May 2025
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.
—Gwendolyn Rak, IEEE Spectrum, 13 Dec. 2023
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Elizabeth Mangini, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2025
Any degradation or discontinuity in the data, whether in terms of quality or quantity, could negatively affect the model's forecasting skill, scientists warn.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 30 July 2025
The risk is that their momentum could be disrupted by policy discontinuity, political lobbying, or shifting priorities in Washington.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 29 May 2025
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.
—Gwendolyn Rak, IEEE Spectrum, 13 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinuity
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Policymakers globally are increasingly worried that the unequal adoption of AI risks widening income and development gaps between rich and poor countries.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The scandal has exposed a gap in curling’s enforcement technology — handle sensors can’t detect contact with the granite body of the stone — and the sport’s governing body has yet to find a lasting solution, with the Olympics still underway.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2026
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That led to a 10-minute interruption at the Estadio da Luz, with referee Francois Letexier crossing his arms to signal that racist abuse had been reported by Vinicius.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Applause between movements meant to be heard without interruption is a growing distraction around here.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Nine months later, Kinser’s remains were found in a sinkhole with a bullet hole in his skull, according to court documents.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Further testing discovered a hole in a steel pipe within the well, about 2,700 feet deep, a potential escape hatch for oil field wastewater.—
Nick Bowlin,
The Frontier,
16 Feb. 2026
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Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, the GOAT of cross-country skiing, won his eighth lifetime gold for Norway by winning the men’s 10-kilometer interval start free.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The bike maker is also expected to extend service intervals beyond the MX and EDX’s demanding 15-hour oil changes and 45-hour piston replacement schedules.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Indie Memphis Film Festival is set to return in November after a one-year hiatus.—
Erin Munz,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Savannah will no longer be covering the Milan Olympics later this week and has taken a hiatus from hosting the Today show.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Discontinuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuity. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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