INTERMITTING Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

intermitting

verb

present participle of intermit

as in interrupting

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Robots sound safer The wearable audio system converts nearby robot movements into dynamic warning sounds, helping workers anticipate robotic actions without interrupting their tasks.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
The administration dissolved the CDC's Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria, shuffling staffers to other divisions and interrupting work on the disease.

— Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 1 July 2026

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But as Southern California’s focus shifts to the sweltering heat expected for the day and the rest of the week, an expert noted that soot and particulate matter may not be dispersing normally.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
After waiting hours in the sweltering heat before the wedding to see the A-list guests arrive, faithful Swifties are finally dispersing after news the couple officially tied the knot.

— Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

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Sony is discontinuing physical discs for its PlayStation video game consoles and going fully digital starting in January 2028, the consumer electronics company said on Wednesday.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Ram brought back the Hemi after discontinuing it just a year prior, and General Motors is rolling out a new generation of small-blocks.

— Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 24 June 2026

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Line arrays work by suspending multiple speaker cabinets in a curved vertical column, allowing sound engineers to precisely shape the direction and throw of audio across a large space.

— Dave Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Another is public relations, in that players would likely face criticism for abruptly suspending, and potentially ending, the 2026 season.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026

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Trump has mused to friends and advisers about disbanding the office, which has never really fulfilled the vision that Congress laid out for it two decades ago, after the 9/11 attacks.

— Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 2 June 2026
In 2021, more than 43% of voters supported disbanding the department as the city reeled from Floyd’s killing and the massive protests and widespread rioting that followed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 May 2026

Definition of disbanding

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