INTERRUPTION Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

interruption

noun

ˌin-tə-ˈrəp-shən

Definition of interruption

as in interval

a break in continuity an interruption in cable service during the lightning storm

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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 Previous major El Niños have resulted in significant interruptions to the canal’s operations. — Steven Paton, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026 After several minutes of interruptions, Leroy Robinson, chair of the committee, told deputies to remove anyone who interrupted Terry during her speech. — Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2026 For low-income households that depend on daily wages, even a short interruption to work can have serious consequences for household wellbeing and food security. — Ali Asif Shawon, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026 The state legislature does not plan to reconvene before the end of the year, making the timing of the resignation largely a matter of political transition rather than an interruption of legislative business. — Jeff Gurney, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interruption

Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruption

Noun

As much as there’s little room for nuance in the interval of frenzied overreaction that is Week 1 of the NFL season, two seemingly contradictory statements can be true at the exact same time.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026
The reactor would also need a fuel replacement interval of at least five years.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of interval

Noun

Lawrence has widened his aim to the entire AI industry, calling for a pause on AI development in the wake of fears from some at the companies that the technology could eliminate humanity.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Wade said the massive makeover by the Heat, in contrast, likely created pause for his former Heat teammate.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of pause

Noun

After a 45-year hiatus, Formula 1 racing is returning to Madrid this weekend with the Spanish Grand Prix.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2026
Baker is taking a hiatus from competing after her mother decided to ‘retire’ from the grooming side of the equation.

— Tilly Berendt, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of hiatus

Noun

The exact circumstances in each nation differ, but vaccination gaps are a common thread, leading some experts to question if more catastrophic measles outbreaks are around the corner.

— Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2026
For his part, Johnson has cast undetailed settlement costs as an unavoidable key driver of the city’s looming $882 million budget gap.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of gap

Noun

With just 26 seconds remaining in Wednesday night’s season opener against the New England Patriots, star Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba held his breath, hoping desperately that Seattle’s defense would step up.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Inside, a speakeasy-style bar room, pool table, and grand piano invite long evenings of conversation, while the deck, sauna, and BBQ beg for one last breath of time spent outside.

— Madeline Weinfield, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of breath

Noun

For starters, Drive’s dreamy and unabashed aestheticism represented a break from the rougher, more visceral films on which Winding Refn had built his reputation.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
The Pentagon’s policy breaks from that approach, requiring testosterone screening for all male personnel 30 and older and allowing younger members also to request screenings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

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