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
Usually lawmakers have around five minutes to offer their remarks without interruption.
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Mark Barabak, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
The apocalyptic development that literally crushes the town and its inhabitants parallels the relationship’s emotional collapse but is also a cosmic interruption none of the characters could have possibly brought about on their own, or predicted.
—Matthew Clark Davison, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
Notably, as well, country music’s popularity on streaming services spiked five times greater than the entire music industry during the first nine months of COVID-19 interruptions, according to MRC Data/Nielsen Music.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Ford recently halted production at its Chicago plant due to a magnet shortage — underscoring that even short-term supply interruptions have real consequences.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 29 June 2025
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Mark Barabak, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
The apocalyptic development that literally crushes the town and its inhabitants parallels the relationship’s emotional collapse but is also a cosmic interruption none of the characters could have possibly brought about on their own, or predicted.
—Matthew Clark Davison, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
Notably, as well, country music’s popularity on streaming services spiked five times greater than the entire music industry during the first nine months of COVID-19 interruptions, according to MRC Data/Nielsen Music.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Ford recently halted production at its Chicago plant due to a magnet shortage — underscoring that even short-term supply interruptions have real consequences.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruption
Noun
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Always follow the label directions carefully, but most fungicides are applied at 7 to 10 day intervals throughout the season.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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And because historical intervals for major earthquakes in that area occur at an average of 100 to 200 years, stress between the plates was assumed to be nearing its breaking point.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Even though no funding has been cut, Jackson condemned the administration, contending the effect of the pause is going to be massive and could result in North Carolina firing about 1,000 educators.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Decisions are made, the next task appears, and there’s little pause to examine what worked or what missed.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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What's guaranteed for now, at least, is that Percy Jackson is slated to return in December after an extended hiatus, adapting the series' second book, Sea of Monsters.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 July 2025
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Flume ended a two-year musical hiatus in May, releasing the We Live in a Society EP with JPEGMafia, and is currently working on his fourth studio album.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
18 July 2025
Noun
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And far in the distance, whenever there's a lull in the party, an occasional cheer can be heard from Centre Court, less than a quarter-mile away — where some of these lucky campers will be watching world-class tennis the next day.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
10 July 2025
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China’s electric vehicle juggernaut appeared to be easing in Europe but last month new data showed the lull was short-lived.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Why The Northern Lights Are Being Seen In The U.S. The imminent potential display of aurora is due to a high-speed stream of solar wind coming from a coronal hole — a gap in the sun’s outer atmosphere, its corona, where solar wind escapes more freely into space.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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But, as in James' case, such plans can have gaps in what care is covered, and more comprehensive private plans may be too expensive.—
Katheryn Houghton,
NPR,
22 July 2025
Noun
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When your stress rises, stop and take three long, conscious breaths.—
Wilson Luna,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Initially, Queen Elizabeth felt Meghan was a breath of fresh air.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Say the weekend prior to the final weekend prior to the All-Star break.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Going into the All-Star break, Judge is leading the majors with a .355 batting average and an OPS of 1.194.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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“Interruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruption. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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