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 My interruptions only spoiled the spontaneous flow of Bob’s thoughts. — Keith McDermott, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026 Horizontal ridges, sometimes called Beau’s lines, occur when there’s an interruption in your growth pattern. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2026 While the dispute is being worked out in court, Ric-Man is required to continue the work without interruptions, according to the city’s statement. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026 The assumption was that the doors would be locked for the livestream from Marjorie Miller, the administrator of the Pulitzer Prizes, or at least there would be someone there to prevent an interruption of the video broadcast. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interruption

Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruption

Noun

Food sequencing doesn't require separating foods by a set interval, Chaudhry said.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Teams can break that interval into delivery time, acknowledgment time and confirmed ownership.

— Judit Sharon, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of interval

Noun

Film Festival set to return in December 2027 after a decade-long hiatus.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
Rumors abound as to why Strokes guitarist Nick Valensi has been on indefinite hiatus from his longtime band since May, but that hasn’t stopped him from playing with other artists.

— Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of hiatus

Noun

Wild Horse Nine lives or dies by the Mutt & Jeff chemistry of its leads, both of whom keep the proceedings propped up in between plot points and temporary pacing lulls.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026
Capcom was in a similar lull after 2012’s disappointing Resident Evil 6, a bloated and confusing entry that made players fear the end of the series.

— Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of lull

Noun

That pricing gap reinforces PSA's lead and gives its decisions about fees and submission services considerable influence over the resale market.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
The revenue generated by higher parking fees was a key factor in closing a $66 million budget gap this fiscal year.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of gap

Noun

And on this tour, Pineda steps to the side quite a few times to grab a breath and allow Cain, drummer Deen Castronovo, and keyboardist Jason Derlatka a chance to sing a song or two.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026
In a sequence where Murakami imagines Godzilla getting revenge on the United States by attacking New York City, the monster unleashes atomic breath on Manhattan, and the action suddenly switches to slow motion.

— James Grebey, Time, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of breath

Noun

Phillips caught a bad break when her approach to the green hit a tree branch on its upward flight and dropped 20 yards short of the green.

— Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Erin Daly said the anxiety was already building at the start of summer break.

— Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of break

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