as in intervals
a break in continuity
an awkward intermission between speeches
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of intermissions
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
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
-
Users can also select between four timer settings at one-hour intervals.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
-
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
-
The hospitals are prepared to continue offering care despite any pending work interruptions, according to officials, who said patients should not avoid or delay seeking help for any medical emergencies.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
11 Jan. 2026
-
In the meantime, Payton didn’t express much frustration over the interruptions to the team’s bye-week preparation.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
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
Noun
-
Taking intentional pauses is key, too.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
8 Jan. 2026
-
The pauses are just as much dialogue as the words.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
For some of the victims’ families, the interviews clarified how and why the crimes unfolded, filling in gaps that police files and court records never fully answered after years of unresolved questions.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
-
The gas can seep into homes through cracks in foundations or basement floors; gaps around pipes, cables, or utility lines; construction joints where walls and floors meet; and crawlspaces or dirt floors, the county said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Secrets, hijinks, and stoned interludes with Steve Martin’s endearing-architect love rival ensue.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
21 Dec. 2025
-
While leaning on Robbins’ style for its dance interludes — kudos to choreographer Maija Garcia for deftly capturing his movement vocabulary and the performers for so ably executing it — the script’s structure seems more an homage to Tennessee Williams.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
20 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Intermissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermissions. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share