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as in gaps
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
steam was rising from a hiatus in the ground
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as in interruptions
a break in continuity
a three-year hiatus before the fifth book in the series appeared
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Recent Examples of hiatuses
Over nearly two decades, BIGBANG has weathered member departures, legal controversies, and years-long hiatuses.
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Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.
—Colleen Newvine, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.
—Colleen Newvine, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Many older athletes, celebrated for beating the odds or for being the oldest, return despite setbacks and hiatuses from competition.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Feb. 2026
Coverdale has served as the grounding vocalist for Whitesnake since 1978, with a few brief hiatuses.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Newcomers this year include Ming, Ressence, Leica, Studio Sarpaneva, Konstantin Chaykin, Fortis, Fears, Bianchet, Artya, and Artisans de Genève, along with two brands returning after long hiatuses, HYT and Zenith.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
After several hiatuses, the buckets returned in 2016, 2022, and 2023.
—Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Further proof that Stafford’s summer hiatuses didn’t cause the Rams any major problems, McVay and Stafford leaned hard on the passing game.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.
—Colleen Newvine, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.
—Colleen Newvine, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Many older athletes, celebrated for beating the odds or for being the oldest, return despite setbacks and hiatuses from competition.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Feb. 2026
Coverdale has served as the grounding vocalist for Whitesnake since 1978, with a few brief hiatuses.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Newcomers this year include Ming, Ressence, Leica, Studio Sarpaneva, Konstantin Chaykin, Fortis, Fears, Bianchet, Artya, and Artisans de Genève, along with two brands returning after long hiatuses, HYT and Zenith.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
After several hiatuses, the buckets returned in 2016, 2022, and 2023.
—Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Further proof that Stafford’s summer hiatuses didn’t cause the Rams any major problems, McVay and Stafford leaned hard on the passing game.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiatuses
Noun
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That means closing gaps quickly, improving leadership alignment and ensuring teams are focused on what drives results.—
Sue Mysko,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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One of the most glaring gaps lies between the infrared and millimeter-wavelength radio observations, but the Probe Far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics (PRIMA) would fill much of it.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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Klaus talks to his sister in California on an elegant brass and Bakelite 1940s telephone (the props are divine throughout), complete with operator interruptions.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Residents can generally expect to use household electrical appliances without interruptions, according to the company.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
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Alex Smalley at least gets a head start thanks to his sublime play on the back nine at Aronimink Golf Club, with six birdies over his last 10 holes for a 2-under 68 and a two-shot lead.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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If your tree is in a lawn, poke 6-inch deep holes around the drip line and pour the fertilizer into them.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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Jimenez’s ‘Si Senor’ song was belted out at regular intervals and fans would have been encouraged to hear the Mexican, speaking after the game, open up the prospect of a return to Wolves when his Fulham contract expires this summer.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Buses run daily at around 15-minute intervals.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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There are also sections called a Cup of Tea with Meg, conversational pauses that feel like sitting across from someone who is not trying to sell you anything.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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More often than not, the request gets the big kids’ attention, and chaos ceases (pauses) as the three of them roll around singing while Marc and I stand in the doorway kvelling.—
Risa Polansky Shiman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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“Hiatuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiatuses. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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