variants
or interregna
as in intervals
a break in continuity
the democratic regime proved to be a short-lived interregnum between dictatorships
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interregnums
Noun
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There will be four matches per day from June 13-23 and six per day from June 24-27, many at irregular times and intervals.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026 -
Digging in at irregular intervals can disrupt your circadian rhythm, slow down your metabolism, and interfere with digestion.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Last week, Hungary blocked a new package of EU sanctions on Russia in response to interruptions in Russian oil supplies that pass through Ukraine, and vowed to block a major, $106 billion EU loan destined for Kyiv until oil flows resume.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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The comics will be passing the mic back and forth throughout the night, which will feature special guests, surprise moments and plenty of other unplanned interruptions that will make for a roughly four-hour show.—
Deputy Entertainment,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.—
Colleen Newvine,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.—
Colleen Newvine,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Seal any cracks and gaps around windows, doors, vents, and utilities ports into the house.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Suggestions for this zone are to remove combustible items and vegetation; screen vents and fill gaps in or totally enclose eaves; and clear debris from a home’s roof, gutters and deck.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And at one point Stephanie pauses, carefully choosing words.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Audio deepfakes might include unnatural pauses or generate delays.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Interregnums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interregnums. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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