intermit

verb

Definition of intermitnext
as in to interrupt

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermit
  1. interrupt
  2. discontinue
  3. suspend
  4. disperse
  5. adjourn
  6. postpone
  7. disband
  8. defer
Verb
  • The spokesperson did not dispute the account of Woodward's remarks — or the fact they were interrupted by a call from the White House.
    — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • In 2023, authorities interrupted a Sunday church class to warn Gu and Cui that their church had become too large, Gu said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of interrupt
Verb
  • OpenAI will discontinue two legacy voice options in ChatGPT next month, leaving GPT-Live as the platform’s default voice experience.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Earlier this year, Hulu joined other major streaming services like HBO Max, Paramount+, and Peacock by discontinuing its free trial offer.
    — Oscar Hartzog, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of discontinue
Verb
  • After Lan’s death, the DCC immediately suspended the farm’s license.
    — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The Department of Education confirmed that Mohassib had been suspended following his arrest.
    — Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of suspend
Verb
  • As the twentieth century dispersed Russia’s literati, some left this nostalgic concept behind, while others trailed its shadow with them into exile, burying themselves in the great Russian novels that had formed its foundation.
    — Madeleine Wulfahrt, New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2026
  • This sudden phase transition let the target act as an immediate shock absorber, dispersing kinetic energy at the molecular level thanks to graphite’s softer carbon structure.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of disperse
Verb
  • Massie filed eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth in early September before the House adjourned ahead of a final vote.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Shortly thereafter, Pelosi adjourned for the day while prosecutors scrambled to get a copy of Slaiby’s notes to the defense team.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of adjourn
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  • For months, Riyadh maintained a veneer of business as usual despite the war, but this has become harder to sustain with the city postponing events, from tennis tournaments to conferences, and now doing a U-turn on schools.
    — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In defense of their defections, Perez and Golden said the underlying legislation — Russia sanctions and protections for Maine's lobstermen — were too important to postpone their passage.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of postpone
Verb
  • Los Angeles voters also approved a charter amendment that will allow the City Council to disband the Public Works Board, a move that Matute believes will allow the city to streamline infrastructure projects.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • That summer, more than a dozen Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents signed a letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security, Kirstjen Nielsen, calling for the agency to be disbanded.
    — Francisco Cantú, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of disband
Verb
  • The City Law Department deferred a request for comment to City Hall, which did not immediately respond.
    — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Project delays risk deferring revenue while costs accumulate, potentially triggering liquidity distress.
    — , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of defer
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“Intermit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermit. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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