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
Lines can be set for how many political cliches Trump uses, the number of interruptions from the audience, the total times a person is shown on camera, etc.
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James Powel, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
No injuries were reported and instruction continued without interruption.
—Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The N-word is not clearly audible, but the interruption is unmistakable when listening back knowing what was said.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
In recent years, interruptions and dramatic gestures have overshadowed presidential messages.
—Nik Popli, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
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James Powel, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
No injuries were reported and instruction continued without interruption.
—Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The N-word is not clearly audible, but the interruption is unmistakable when listening back knowing what was said.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
In recent years, interruptions and dramatic gestures have overshadowed presidential messages.
—Nik Popli, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruption
Noun
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Work on the area in short intervals and check it frequently.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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The 16 laps are split into four intervals, marked by a sprint every four laps.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But invading the second biggest country in Europe, after Russia itself, would be a potentially catastrophic prospect which would, surely, give a cold strategist like Putin pause for thought.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Mother Nature is about to put the recent spring-like warmth across Central Texas on pause this weekend.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The show continued filming without him before going on a pre-planned hiatus in November, and the creative team wrote Billy out of subsequent episodes rather than recasting the character.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Official Statement Katseye shared a statement on the group’s official social media pages Friday announcing Bannerman’s temporary hiatus.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After a brief lull in precipitation this afternoon, snow levels drop to all areas tonight into Tuesday, and remain low through Thursday.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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There were some lulls in the second half of the season, but the Seahawks rounded into form toward the end of the regular season.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Uneven progress is a polite way of saying that not only does California’s achievement gap persist, but the state’s academic outcomes still fall behind those of other states in national testing.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Income and wealth inequality are not new concerns for the US economy, but the gap between the haves and the have-nots widened this past year.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Her rambling answer includes several deep breaths and a pause that has Mike’s mom shaking her head.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
25 Feb. 2026
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Few floral scents take my breath away, but this one did.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Including their home win over Chicago before the NBA All-Star break, the 38-19 Celtics have won four straight — all by double digits — and nine of their last 10.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Chad Baker-Mazara was hot early for the Trojans, hitting four three-pointers and totaling 14 by the break, but no other USC player had more than four in the first 20 minutes.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Interruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruption. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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