intermits

Definition of intermitsnext
present tense third-person singular of intermit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermits
Verb
  • Mahama breaks off in exasperation.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The scene where ‘80s teen Marty McFly borrows a scooter from a bewildered ‘50s kid and breaks off the handles to make a skateboard is one of the film’s most iconic moments.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • If a coworker interrupts, state your plan and circle back later.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Under the new changes, walk-up windows would not be required, but they are further defined in the proposal, which says walk-ups may not be situated in a way that interrupts pedestrian flow on sidewalks.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Reinbold said the Park Foundation holds taxpayer money and donations given to Freedom 250, almost like a bank, and disperses it at the request of the Park Service.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
  • Its version is shaped by federalism, polarization, and a constitutional system that disperses authority.
    Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2026.

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