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
Rough & Tumble — the name captures the sweat and grit of politics — has continued without interruption for 30-plus years.
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Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Experts attribute the interruptions to supply chain disruptions and a surge in demand, tied in part to panic buying.
—April 2, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
As the city has become a year-round base, their clients—often finance and tech principals relocating from New York and California—expect homes to support work, family life, and entertaining without interruption.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
The structure remains fairly traditional, allowing the images to carry the weight of the story without interruption.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Experts attribute the interruptions to supply chain disruptions and a surge in demand, tied in part to panic buying.
—April 2, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
As the city has become a year-round base, their clients—often finance and tech principals relocating from New York and California—expect homes to support work, family life, and entertaining without interruption.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
The structure remains fairly traditional, allowing the images to carry the weight of the story without interruption.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruption
Noun
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This meant that watching your ship blast across the screen — as well as the aliens appearing at random intervals — hit harder for players, ramping up the tension and, ultimately, the fun.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Hákon Haraldsson put the host ahead just before the interval, finishing a swift move sparked by a long, precise pass from Lille captain Aïssa Mandi.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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After a pause earlier this month to make way for the WGA talks, negotiation are set to pick up with the Sean Astin-run SAG-AFTRA in June, if not sooner.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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Instead of plowing ahead with the current design, perhaps a pause is warranted.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Though the programs also typically face each other during the regular season, the rivalry series took a hiatus this year due to scheduling conflicts for the Huskies after the Big East expanded to 20 conference games.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Montreux Jazz Festival 2026 will celebrate 60 years of the festival with its return to the Convention Centre after a two-year hiatus.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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Even with the recent lull in ticket sales from Chinese releases, studios aren’t deterred from launching titles in the region.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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After staring down 30, experiencing a career lull, and contemplating quitting music altogether, the singer staked her future in the industry on the fate of her fourth record.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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The vote came after Chan recommended forgoing raises for city employees because of a budget gap.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Teams will use the five-week gap between the races in Japan and Miami to knuckle down at their factories and develop car upgrades that could boost their fortunes upon returning to the track in May.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The buyer recently finished the inspections, but Murray isn’t holding his breath.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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And right as the world holds its breath, HMS Dragon has a fault with its fresh water supply.—
Elaine Mallon,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Yet the break has offered F1’s various stakeholders the chance to weigh up what may need changing outside the demands of a grand prix weekend.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Interruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruption. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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