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 interruption had felt bold and clarifying—an extraordinary disruption of ordinary rituals, which seemed certain to have some effect.
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Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
The city’s statement said services and operations remain in place, and the city continues to serve residents without interruption.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Still, the interruption of government services could disrupt everyday life, including financial tasks such as tax filing, Snyderman said.
—ABC News, 30 Jan. 2026
Officials do not expect interruptions in water service during the work on the Gest Street water main.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026
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Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
The city’s statement said services and operations remain in place, and the city continues to serve residents without interruption.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Still, the interruption of government services could disrupt everyday life, including financial tasks such as tax filing, Snyderman said.
—ABC News, 30 Jan. 2026
Officials do not expect interruptions in water service during the work on the Gest Street water main.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruption
Noun
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Running two hours and 55 minutes with one interval, the one-part production delivers the complete story in a single performance, allowing audiences to experience the story with one ticket and one visit to the theater.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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The ranking is the result of an elaborate process which, due to the interval of data-collection and analysis, is a reflection of the last calendar years.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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The White House didn't immediately respond to a query seeking clarity about the scope and timing of any limited pause.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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As the officers back away from Pretti, there’s a pause in shooting that lasts just under a second, according to an analysis of the shooting audio by Robert Maher, an audio forensic expert at Montana State University.—
Yahya Abou-Ghazala,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Indie Memphis Film Festival is set to return in November after a one-year hiatus.—
Erin Munz,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Savannah will no longer be covering the Milan Olympics later this week and has taken a hiatus from hosting the Today show.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
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The game hit a bit of an offensive lull as foul trouble sent UConn’s starters to the bench.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
1 Feb. 2026
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Signaling sustained and robust demand for fine jewelry amid a wider luxury lull, a Bulgari brooch once owned by Audrey Hepburn sold for 355,600 euros, or about $425,000, at a Sotheby’s auction in Paris, nearly six times its high estimate following fierce bidding among four would-be buyers.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Get those four points — with the win over the Bruins being in regulation — and Florida’s gap will be down to five points for the final spot, a much more manageable situation to work through than their current spot.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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Over the last few years, Strober says the company’s success proves that the gap in women’s health care was a systemic oversight and one ripe for innovation.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
3 Feb. 2026
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But in terms of the seismic blockbusters that have dominated the last few trade deadlines, don’t hold your breath.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Similarly, the heart rate of a hibernating groundhog slows from about 80 beats per minute to just five, while breathing slows from around 16 breaths per minute to as few as two, according to the National Wildlife Federation.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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The speech marked a decisive break from his reformist persona and aligned him publicly with the regime’s violent crackdown on demonstrators.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Teams loved the break from the grind — being able to play and collaborate with friends in the culinary community — which grew stronger as a result.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Interruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruption. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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