as in interval
a break in continuity
an awkward intermission between speeches
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Recent Examples of intermission
From rant, to results — and maybe a bit less Spoelstra stress during intermissions.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
Singer-songwriter Role Model will perform from the Verizon Stage in the West Lot before the game and perform inside loanDepot park during first intermission of the game.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Gonzaga went into intermission with a 48-37 lead built around its inside game against the smaller Toreros.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Poor third-down efficiency – finishing the game 5 for 13 in those opportunities – played a part, as did quarterback Matthew Stafford throwing two of his season-high three interceptions before the intermission.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
Singer-songwriter Role Model will perform from the Verizon Stage in the West Lot before the game and perform inside loanDepot park during first intermission of the game.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Gonzaga went into intermission with a 48-37 lead built around its inside game against the smaller Toreros.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Poor third-down efficiency – finishing the game 5 for 13 in those opportunities – played a part, as did quarterback Matthew Stafford throwing two of his season-high three interceptions before the intermission.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermission
Noun
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But his season’s been interrupted at two different intervals, with rib and hamstring injuries.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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One study, with adolescents, used the experience sampling method, in which people answer questions at random intervals throughout the day.—
Michael Prinzing,
The Conversation,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The country is experiencing its sixth year of drought, with some cities facing regular interruptions to water access.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2026
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The beloved watering hole has been welcoming in customers of all stripes since 1976 but has seen several interruptions due to hurricane and storm damage.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The commercial failure of Cutthroat Island eventually led to Davis taking a two-year hiatus from acting.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Following a three-year studio hiatus and the arrest of their now-former drummer Joe Seiders on child pornography charges, Canadian indie rock supergroup the New Pornographers are returning March 27 with their new LP The Former Site Of.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The rechargeable lithium-ion battery inside the NODE 100 provides up to 1000+ hours of use from a single charge, which means fewer pauses to top up on power.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The City of Minneapolis is also filing a declaration in hopes a judge will issue a temporary restraining order to put a pause on the operation.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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After a brief interlude outside for community members to reconnect, the pews filled up again.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The dual album nature of the tour – along with Grande's recent acting interlude – creates seemingly endless set list options.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Intermission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermission. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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