1
as in interval
a break in continuity
an interruption in cable service during the lightning storm
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2
as in pause
a momentary halt in an activity
a brief interruption in the discussion while we all got coffee
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Recent Examples of interruption
That means no interruptions, no judgment, just listening.
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Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Activists argue that the sudden interruption of the program caused a loss of trust among citizens.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers say the funding ensures the 460,000 public employees, retirees and dependents who access health care through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) face no interruptions to their coverage.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Hear strangers’ stories without digital interruption.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Activists argue that the sudden interruption of the program caused a loss of trust among citizens.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers say the funding ensures the 460,000 public employees, retirees and dependents who access health care through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) face no interruptions to their coverage.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Hear strangers’ stories without digital interruption.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for interruption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruption
Noun
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But established turf needs to be watered at semi-regular intervals, and this will depend on the turf species.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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The interval between mowing would be longer to allow the turf to grow that extra inch.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday Ukraine is ready to mirror any ceasefire steps, having earlier proposed to Russia a pause in attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Leon, in issuing the temporary pause, concluded that the preservationist group behind the legal challenge was likely to succeed because the president lacks the authority to build the ballroom without approval from Congress.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Boston Bruins are back after a one-year hiatus, making a 24-point jump under first-year coach Marco Sturm.—
John Wawrow,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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This marks Moranis’ first onscreen film role since taking a hiatus in 1997.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The lull follows a ceasefire agreement reached Tuesday, when Washington and Tehran agreed to a two-week pause in hostilities in an effort to end the war involving the United States and Israel against Iran, which began February 28.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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After Dean Smith led the program to three national championships from 1971 to 1993, the school hit a lull in the early 2000s.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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So what does a $77 rotisserie chicken say about the increasing wealth gap, the disparity between the leisure and working classes, and the overall affordability crisis that certainly irked those who balked at the price?—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Republicans tend to view their tax bill more negatively than Democrats, but Gallup’s polling shows that this gap often shrinks when a Republican is president.—
Linley Sanders,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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You’d be surprised how many students hold their breath while exercising.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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While the Dutch Caribbean island has no shortage of first-rate beaches (Playa Lagun and Playa Porto Marie will take your breath away), those are just the start of the many destinations that deserve to be on your must-see list.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Phoenix bounced back to cut the deficit to 65-62 at the break after Green completed a four-point play — hitting a 3 while being fouled — with one second remaining.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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According to the Baltimore Department of Public Works’ website, the break occurred at the intersection of Druid Park Drive and Reisterstown Road in the Liberty Square neighborhood near the communities of Druid Hill Park and Park Circle.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Interruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruption. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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