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
But 2026 also marked an inevitable hiatus.
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Pablo Monroy, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
Rationality had taken a hiatus from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for some time.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
This was the first new episode since March 14; the show went on a brief hiatus following its Harry Styles episode.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
After a three-year hiatus, Bogaerts was back at his old spot for the Fenway home opener on Friday.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
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Pablo Monroy, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
Rationality had taken a hiatus from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for some time.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
This was the first new episode since March 14; the show went on a brief hiatus following its Harry Styles episode.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
After a three-year hiatus, Bogaerts was back at his old spot for the Fenway home opener on Friday.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiatus
Noun
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The vote came after Chan recommended forgoing raises for city employees because of a budget gap.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Teams will use the five-week gap between the races in Japan and Miami to knuckle down at their factories and develop car upgrades that could boost their fortunes upon returning to the track in May.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Nearly 200,000 miles away, the crescent Earth appeared to hang in a black void, resembling the smile of the Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Falcons moved quickly to address the open roster spot left void by McGary, with Jawaan Taylor's agents telling ESPN that the former Kansas City Chiefs tackle reached a one-year agreement to come to Atlanta.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Activists argue that the sudden interruption of the program caused a loss of trust among citizens.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers say the funding ensures the 460,000 public employees, retirees and dependents who access health care through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) face no interruptions to their coverage.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cut a piece of PVC piping slightly longer than the pot’s height, then drill holes 2 inches (5 centimeters) apart along its sides.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Residents in West Philadelphia are fed up with a massive hole in the middle of their street.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This meant that watching your ship blast across the screen — as well as the aliens appearing at random intervals — hit harder for players, ramping up the tension and, ultimately, the fun.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Hákon Haraldsson put the host ahead just before the interval, finishing a swift move sparked by a long, precise pass from Lille captain Aïssa Mandi.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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After a pause earlier this month to make way for the WGA talks, negotiation are set to pick up with the Sean Astin-run SAG-AFTRA in June, if not sooner.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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Instead of plowing ahead with the current design, perhaps a pause is warranted.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Hiatus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiatus. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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