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
The announcement also came after The Bachelorette took a one-year hiatus following Season 21 with Jenn Tran in 2024.
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Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
But following the most recent Bachelorette season, starring Jenn Tran, The Bachelorette was put on hiatus, making this the first year since 2007 that a new season did not air.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 10 Sep. 2025
An In-Ring WWE Return Marshall's return to the ring comes after a long hiatus from the business.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Longtime Kansas City breakfast and brunch restaurant Happy Gillis will reopen after a months-long hiatus — though customers can expect some changes.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
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Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
But following the most recent Bachelorette season, starring Jenn Tran, The Bachelorette was put on hiatus, making this the first year since 2007 that a new season did not air.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 10 Sep. 2025
An In-Ring WWE Return Marshall's return to the ring comes after a long hiatus from the business.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Longtime Kansas City breakfast and brunch restaurant Happy Gillis will reopen after a months-long hiatus — though customers can expect some changes.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiatus
Noun
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Companies are increasingly stepping into roles traditionally held by colleges, universities, and trade schools, creating their own certification programs to address skill gaps that formal education hasn't filled.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Frustrations have been mounting among young people in Nepal over the country's unemployment and wealth gap.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, the opening sketch didn’t offer much to fill the void.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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That unit didn’t have time to find a rhythm as Odegaard came off injured after 18 minutes, but like against Leeds United, Ethan Nwaneri was the player to fill the void.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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That contrasts with semi-automatic rifles, which allow the shooter to pull the trigger and quickly fire again without interruption.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Customers who endure more than six sustained power interruptions longer than 5 minutes in one year are also eligible for the $42 outage credit.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On the 18th hole of the final match, Nicklaus sank his par putt and then conceded Tony Jacklin’s short par putt, ensuring both the match and the Ryder Cup ended in a tie.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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My only shot was through a hole the size of a business card between some limbs.—
Jack Atcheson Sr. as told to Michael Hanback,
Outdoor Life,
11 Sep. 2025
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Dedicate regular time, even short intervals, specifically for inquiry and reflection.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sarr had also headed over the crossbar from a set piece before the interval.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The pause will last three years and could save restaurants $850 in fees annually while potentially boosting their sales.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
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People hear your tone, your pauses, your personality.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Hiatus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiatus. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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