1
as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
steam was rising from a hiatus in the ground
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2
as in void
an incomplete or deficient area
a hiatus in the law which prevented the district attorney from prosecuting the offenders
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3
as in interruption
a break in continuity
a three-year hiatus before the fifth book in the series appeared
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Recent Examples of hiatus
In February, Hybe and Geffen Records announced that Manon Bannerman would be taking a hiatus from the global girl group.
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Bang’s issues cause a problem for BTS, which recently reformed after a four-year hiatus partially caused by South Korea’s requirement of military service.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Bang’s legal troubles are a major public relations setback for Hybe, coming as BTS embarks on a global tour after a nearly four-year hiatus as its seven members served their mandatory military service, which is required for most able-bodied South Korean males.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The historic surge was attributed in part to the comeback activities of BTS following their military hiatus — hard proof that the septet’s cultural gravity bends entire economies.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Bang’s issues cause a problem for BTS, which recently reformed after a four-year hiatus partially caused by South Korea’s requirement of military service.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Bang’s legal troubles are a major public relations setback for Hybe, coming as BTS embarks on a global tour after a nearly four-year hiatus as its seven members served their mandatory military service, which is required for most able-bodied South Korean males.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The historic surge was attributed in part to the comeback activities of BTS following their military hiatus — hard proof that the septet’s cultural gravity bends entire economies.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiatus
Noun
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This time, there wasn’t nearly as long of a gap between scoring outbursts.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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The deal is Ascentium’s most recent in more than a dozen acquisitions, plugging a gap in the company’s mainland China coverage while deepening its footprint in hot Southeast Asian growth markets.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The league was formed in the 1940s to fill the void left by male players who went off to fight in World War II.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Stukes could help replace the size/speed void left by Riq Woolen while also offering some safety flexibility after Coby Bryant’s departure.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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That means fewer interruptions and a smoother flow.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Federal research grants have started to flow again, after major interruptions over the past several months.—
Caleb Hellerman,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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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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To make your yard appealing to a wide variety of bees, install several bee houses with nesting holes of varying sizes.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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Position two or three oven racks at even intervals and heat the oven to three-fifty.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Plan for the Season To extend your harvest, succession plant fast-growing crops, like radishes and carrots, at two to four week intervals through early summer.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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Scott will be 25 years old as a rookie, which gives the pairing some pause, but the Bills are currently without a backup nickel at this point.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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And while the country experiences spectacular sunsets thanks to its varied landscapes, west-facing coast, and wide ocean views, few spots are as perfect for a momentary pause to watch the sun go down as in Lisbon.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Hiatus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiatus. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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