INTERMITTED Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

intermitted

verb

past tense of intermit

as in interrupted

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But then they’re interrupted by Wil Wheaton, who’s a wizard in this universe.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Drones have interrupted firefighters in the past, including in the Palisades Fire last year.

— Morgan Chesky, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of interrupted

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Initially, the adhesive adhering to the tiles would dry so quickly that workers would spit on it to slow the process down, a practice NASA identified and discontinued.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
During their centennial season, the Canadiens played in a series of retro sweaters from throughout their history, and eventually discontinued the practice.

— The Athletic NHL Staff, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of discontinued

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Last fiscal year’s results were even lower than 2020, when business was suspended for about a third of the year by the COVID-19 pandemic.

— Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
In the tumult, Italy temporarily suspended its open-border Schengen agreement with Spain, re-imposing border controls for air and sea.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

Definition of suspended

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In March 2023, for instance, Honduras broke off formal relations with Taiwan and established ties with Beijing.

— Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026
With the tight ends The Chiefs’ tight ends broke off to work on a blocking drill at the start.

— Pete Grathoff July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Definition of broke off

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Payne is all too familiar with the ups and downs of Little Feat, which disbanded and regrouped twice in its first four years of existence alone.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
The women’s league, which used a larger baseball and shorter field dimensions, disbanded in 1954.

— James Raia, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

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