INTERMITS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

intermits

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present tense third-person singular of intermit

as in breaks off

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This is the most significant ice calving event (where ice breaks off of a glacier) seen in the Arctic since 2020.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
According to the reports, the malfunctions occurred during the ride's signature ‘tilt' portion, where the segment of track containing the ride vehicle breaks off completely and tilts forward 45 degrees before reconnecting to another piece of track at a 90-degree angle to the ground below.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026

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No one says anything truly random — the Apple siblings are always inspiring another pertinent story among the group; everyone listens like students at the front of the class; no one even interrupts.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
Rama agrees to the meeting and to Kala’s condition that anyone who witnesses or interrupts their conversation will be put to death.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of interrupts

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The composition slips in and out of deliberation, a tableau of buckets and plates concentrating energy, which the lighter detritus then loosens and disperses.

— Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Laser fusion follows another route, compressing and heating a tiny fuel pellet so reactions occur before the fuel disperses.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026

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The family’s story is mostly told from the perspective of Barb, the youngest sibling, who pushes for answers but puts off obtaining her own genetic test results.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
When a leader puts off a decision, the people around them feel the pause first.

— Mohamed AL Hashemi, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of puts off

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