as in intervals
a break in continuity
an awkward intermission between speeches
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Recent Examples of intermissions
There were multiple intermissions, but those became part of the show as well, as there was no set time limit.
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Shorter intermissions The time between periods will be slightly shorter at the Olympics, with a break of only 15 minutes compared to 18 minutes in the NHL.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The long intermissions can tell us a lot about the music that has made us (Springsteen, McCartney, Diana Ross, U2) and serve as a barometer for the current culture (Kendrick Lamar) — kind of like the headlining spots at the Austin City Limits Music Festival.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
The three-hour running time (with two 10-minute intermissions) moves briskly—a pace López insists on in his script.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 16 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
Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Shorter intermissions The time between periods will be slightly shorter at the Olympics, with a break of only 15 minutes compared to 18 minutes in the NHL.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The long intermissions can tell us a lot about the music that has made us (Springsteen, McCartney, Diana Ross, U2) and serve as a barometer for the current culture (Kendrick Lamar) — kind of like the headlining spots at the Austin City Limits Music Festival.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
The three-hour running time (with two 10-minute intermissions) moves briskly—a pace López insists on in his script.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 16 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermissions
Noun
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Both in terms of tangible strategy, and embracing a mindset that having 81 games in this park is an advantage over visitors who have to make quick adjustments in three-day intervals.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The bike maker is also expected to extend service intervals beyond the MX and EDX’s demanding 15-hour oil changes and 45-hour piston replacement schedules.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That reduces interruptions during development workflows.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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Damages often reflect medical needs, work interruptions, and the aftermath of the incident.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.—
Colleen Newvine,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.—
Colleen Newvine,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The other performances are equally remote — this is the kind of a movie where nobody talks over anybody else’s lines, with steady pauses between each piece of dialogue — keeping the viewer at a certain distance.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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Funding was eventually restored after a series of lawsuits challenging payment pauses, eligibility requirements, and requests from the federal government for sensitive citizen data.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
14 Feb. 2026
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The study’s authors issued a broader call to action about the gaps in our understanding of biodiversity.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Designed to fill existing gaps Several MSR concepts are currently under development globally.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Newsom details the everyday struggle living with his mom after his parents divorced and occasional interludes into his father’s life charmed by the Gettys’ affluence, including that day when the Gettys outfitted him in designer clothes at a luxury department store.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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The tracks here are shorter, often resembling the plangent interludes one finds studded across Boards of Canada albums, but dressed up in Western wear.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Intermissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermissions. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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