intermits

Definition of intermitsnext
present tense third-person singular of intermit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermits
Verb
  • Each one of those, in this quantum theory, breaks off into another block of cheese.
    Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
  • State officials compared the project to Boise’s Flying Wye, where the I-184 Connector breaks off from I-84 west of downtown Boise.
    Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Throughout the show, Bibo interrupts Julio, changes the subject.
    Adam Moss, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
  • She’s first shown wearing a skimpy dog costume as she and Nate’s housekeeper, Juana (Minerva Garcia), records until Nate comes home and angrily interrupts, disapproving of Cassie’s side hustle.
    Selome Hailu, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • An electro-osmotic pump (a device that disperses liquids with electrical force) controls the fragrance delivery precisely, ensuring steady scent production with minimal timing gaps.
    Shirl Leigh March 31, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Designed to detonate at high altitude the munition disperses dozens of smaller bombs that are more challenging for Israel's multi-layered air defense system to intercept and can cause damage over a wider area.
    NPR Staff, NPR, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Leaving clean laundry in the dryer or hamper only puts off a chore until later, keeps clean clothes from its proper place, and also risks wrinkles or someone accidentally mistaking it for dirty laundry instead.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Intermits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermits. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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