as in intervals
a break in continuity
an awkward intermission between speeches
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Recent Examples of intermissions
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.
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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
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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Edward Damiano carved his life into precise 90-minute intervals.—
Carrie Arnold,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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By comparison, the workouts many people think of as HIIT involve way longer work intervals and much shorter rest periods, precluding the same level of intensity.—
Marissa Gold,
SELF,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As for closures and travel interruptions, Pirek said the only stoppages that will occur are some trains at Camp Pendleton.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025
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Tense exchanges and frequent interruptions have marked the evening, as both candidates seek to land decisive blows ahead of Election Day.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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After several hiatuses, the buckets returned in 2016, 2022, and 2023.—
Ben Kelly,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Identifying when the clock starts, pauses, or ends is crucial because if the homeowner files a claim for compensation outside the statute of limitations, it can be barred.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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Dratch also continued to giggle through lines for the rest of the sketch, and her occasional pauses to get her bearings were met with joyous applause from the SNL audience.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nearly all states had older average newlywed ages among men than women, with some gaps as wide as around five years.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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These supports help close achievement gaps and ensure every child has the chance to succeed.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The series will essentially explore the origins of Pennywise, using the book’s five interludes as a blueprint.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Oct. 2025
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Still, the season hits several hallmarks that have come to define the series, including warped timelines and unexpected musical interludes.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Intermissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermissions. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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