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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
In the experiment called a discontinuity condition, dog owners first showed the dogs the toys and then put the objects inside of a bucket.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 8 Jan. 2026
Her use of repetition and discontinuity communicate her inquisitive approach to breaking these strictures.
—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
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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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 8 Jan. 2026
Her use of repetition and discontinuity communicate her inquisitive approach to breaking these strictures.
—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
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
Noun
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So what does a $77 rotisserie chicken say about the increasing wealth gap, the disparity between the leisure and working classes, and the overall affordability crisis that certainly irked those who balked at the price?—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Republicans tend to view their tax bill more negatively than Democrats, but Gallup’s polling shows that this gap often shrinks when a Republican is president.—
Linley Sanders,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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That kind of constant interruption adds up.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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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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Deputies noticed possible bullet holes in a parking sign in front of the business suite, which is near a church.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Rory McIlroy faded his tee shot into the pine straw, forcing a dramatic finish for his second consecutive Masters title, a final round that saw the Northern Irish golfer press his luck on the final few holes.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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But established turf needs to be watered at semi-regular intervals, and this will depend on the turf species.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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The interval between mowing would be longer to allow the turf to grow that extra inch.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Boston Bruins are back after a one-year hiatus, making a 24-point jump under first-year coach Marco Sturm.—
John Wawrow,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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This marks Moranis’ first onscreen film role since taking a hiatus in 1997.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Discontinuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuity. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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