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 Research at the University of California, Irvine in 2008 found that returning to full focus after an interruption can take an average of 23 minutes. — Faustino Júnior, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 In February 2025, Musk admitted DOGE accidentally ended—and then quickly restored—funding for Ebola prevention, saying there was no interruption to programming. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 July 2026 The goal is to reduce digital interruptions, improve students’ engagement with classroom lessons, increase face-to-face interactions and reduce conflicts that play out on social media during school hours. — Elizabeth Dowdell, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 Torus is designed to sit between the compute and energy source to protect against interruptions. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for interruption

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Noun

Remember that intensity is relative, so adjust your pace, resistance, and rest intervals as needed.

— Jenessa Connor, Health, 17 July 2026
The equalising goal came in first-half stoppage time, with Norway coach Stale Solbakken visibly annoyed with referee Clement Turpin at the half-time interval.

— Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of interval

Noun

In a text message to the Star-Telegram, Crain argued the pause would give Fort Worth the opportunity to create a framework that could serve as a model for other cities confronting similar challenges.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
The move follows an inspector general audit urging a pause on new deployments and contracts until enforceable privacy, security and oversight rules are in place.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of pause

Noun

In an interview with Rolling Stone, Mandagi and Dundas reflect on their hiatus, return to the studio, and creating an album free of expectation.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2026
After ending a 15-year recording hiatus with 2017’s Now, Twain returned again in 2023 with Queen of Me, which launched a massive international arena tour.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 10 July 2026

Definition of hiatus

Noun

Parties have exploited lulls in fighting to buy time, rebuild capabilities and consolidate political or territorial gains ahead of the next round of conflict.

— Anthony Wanis-St John, The Conversation, 10 July 2026
Oceanfront has long been treated as the aristocrat of waterfront living, prized for its horizon lines, lull of the tide and powerful symbolism of standing where land gives way.

— Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of lull

Noun

Inspectors also pointed to a large gap along the bottom of the bakery’s street-side double doors that could allow more insects or rodents to get inside.

— Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
But both of these increase the gap between the solar clock and the body’s internal clock, which has been linked to poor health outcomes.

— Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 17 July 2026

Definition of gap

Noun

Three of those goals were scored past Iraizoz, the former Athletic Club goalkeeper, including a solo effort in a 2-2 draw at San Mames that still takes your breath away, 13 years later.

— Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Companies are posting record profits and shrinking their management layers in the same breath.

— Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of breath

Noun

According to the laws of the game, the break between halves should be no longer than 15 minutes but FIFA has been quite vague about the rules for this particular tournament.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
The Liberty were unable to find much offensive success after the break.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of break

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