as in interval
a break in continuity
an awkward intermission between speeches
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Recent Examples of intermission
Ware was up to 10 points and eight rebounds at the intermission, later in the third period slapping a shot attempt for former University of Miami guard Isaiah Wong into the stands in the third period.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
Think of it less like a sprint and more like warming up an orchestra after intermission.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Golden State finished with a flourish in the first half with an 18-2 run and took a 41-32 lead into intermission, outscoring Indiana 20-9 in the second quarter.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
After a brief intermission, McCrea returned to the stage next to a potted tree someone had placed on the stage during the break.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
Think of it less like a sprint and more like warming up an orchestra after intermission.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Golden State finished with a flourish in the first half with an 18-2 run and took a 41-32 lead into intermission, outscoring Indiana 20-9 in the second quarter.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
After a brief intermission, McCrea returned to the stage next to a potted tree someone had placed on the stage during the break.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermission
Noun
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Each week, Luminate distributes a report on the Top 50 shows and movies on streaming in the U.S. July 25 to 31 was an interesting interval for TV, not only because of The Hunting Wives.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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After starting feminizing therapy, transgender women showed longer QTc intervals, +20 ms on average.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 July 2025
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The goal is to provide comfort fare but without commercial interruption and without busting budgets.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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While those strikes forced temporary shutdowns at several facilities, most Russian plants eventually resumed operations after brief interruptions.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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After a nearly 15-year hiatus, Rogers returned to the show in 2006 for a series of recurring appearances, followed by additional guest performances in 2008, 2012-2016 and 2018-2024.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Swift didn’t come out of her hiatus to record her upcoming album.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
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The pause will not impact already existing valid visas, according to the memo, and some applications — including official and C-3 diplomatic visas — will continue to be processed.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Trim Non-Customer-Facing Costs Start by trimming non-customer-facing costs, including rent and travel, and pause hiring.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Putin's meetings with U.S. presidents: Dozens of talks with Bush, Clinton Since taking office in 1999, and again in 2012 after a brief four-year interlude when ally Dmitry Medvedev held the job, Putin has met with every U.S. president, according to U.S. State Department archives.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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On Sushi, vivid splashes of R&B sleekness coexist with rap interludes, herky-jerky dance rhythms, and even a bit of jazzy trumpeting.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Intermission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermission. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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