as in intervals
a break in continuity
an awkward intermission between speeches
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Recent Examples of intermissions
The three-hour running time (with two 10-minute intermissions) moves briskly—a pace López insists on in his script.
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
An overwhelming majority of athletes tend to eat during intermissions, Chaney said.
—Sam Jane, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
From rant, to results — and maybe a bit less Spoelstra stress during intermissions.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
The standard time for Broadway intermissions ranges between 15 and 20 minutes, long enough to stretch your legs, maybe grab a snack, and hit the washroom.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 18 Nov. 2025
Gary Halvorson will direct the Live in HD presentation for theaters and tenor Matthew Polenzani will host the transmission, sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes content and interviews during the two intermissions.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
And he's been speaking non-stop except for intermissions when Democratic senators who came to the floor asked him questions.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
Through Mites on Ice, BMW of North America will join the Capitals in backing youth hockey players who will play in front of fans at Capital One Arena during intermissions at home games.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
While the intermissions could be great for taking a quick bathroom break, the onscreen visuals were definitely worth staying in your seat for.
—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
An overwhelming majority of athletes tend to eat during intermissions, Chaney said.
—Sam Jane, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
From rant, to results — and maybe a bit less Spoelstra stress during intermissions.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
The standard time for Broadway intermissions ranges between 15 and 20 minutes, long enough to stretch your legs, maybe grab a snack, and hit the washroom.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 18 Nov. 2025
Gary Halvorson will direct the Live in HD presentation for theaters and tenor Matthew Polenzani will host the transmission, sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes content and interviews during the two intermissions.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
And he's been speaking non-stop except for intermissions when Democratic senators who came to the floor asked him questions.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
Through Mites on Ice, BMW of North America will join the Capitals in backing youth hockey players who will play in front of fans at Capital One Arena during intermissions at home games.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
While the intermissions could be great for taking a quick bathroom break, the onscreen visuals were definitely worth staying in your seat for.
—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermissions
Noun
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Users can also select between four timer settings at one-hour intervals.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Make sure the chili is in a microwave-safe container, then use the defrost setting to heat it in short intervals until thawed.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Google says the new setup is meant to reduce tab overload and interruptions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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For example, block time each morning for deep work so that critical tasks always get attention before meetings and interruptions take over.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Coverdale has served as the grounding vocalist for Whitesnake since 1978, with a few brief hiatuses.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
14 Nov. 2025
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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
Noun
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These types of leaders rely on pauses to shift group dynamics from reaction to reflection.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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It was not specified how long the pauses would last.—
Alexx Altman-Devilbiss,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But labor union officials disputed that, saying Newsom, whose budget did not include any suggestions to close gaps caused by the federal government’s steep cuts to Medi-Cal and a wide range of social services, isn’t coming up with other answers.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Investors are responding to valuation gaps, earnings growth, and a world where capital and trade are increasingly multi directional.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These interludes are like ballads in-between heavy power chord tunes at a stadium rock concert; an experience somewhat akin to watching a big loud action movie such as this.—
Richard Kuipers,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Some of these interludes of creative clash are funny, but the joke runs dry fairly quickly.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Intermissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermissions. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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