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
Still, in its press release the department detailed a number of significant interruptions to other programs that do not have uninterrupted funding.
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Auditors keep an eye on spending, but the government has in the past limited interruptions so that programs run smoothly.
—Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Any interruption of such systems (altitude and location data or fly-by-wire systems) could dramatically increase the risk of crashes when landing (especially in bad weather or low-visibility scenarios).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
On Saturday, viewers expressed a range of emotions on social media over the service interruption, including frustration with both sides.
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Auditors keep an eye on spending, but the government has in the past limited interruptions so that programs run smoothly.
—Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Any interruption of such systems (altitude and location data or fly-by-wire systems) could dramatically increase the risk of crashes when landing (especially in bad weather or low-visibility scenarios).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
On Saturday, viewers expressed a range of emotions on social media over the service interruption, including frustration with both sides.
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruption
Noun
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That is because there is not supposed to be an interval.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
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Make sure the chili is in a microwave-safe container, then use the defrost setting to heat it in short intervals until thawed.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
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Federal lawmakers are trying to avoid another closure that would lead to furloughs of thousands of federal workers and a pause in some government operations.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2026
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Disneyland will restart its 70th anniversary celebration with a new menu lineup designed to tempt foodies and keep them coming back for more after pressing pause on the yearlong party during the Halloween and Christmas seasons.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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However, Hall returned in 1991 and has remained on the series ever since (except for a 2009 to 2011 hiatus).—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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BirdStock 2025 included 80 vendors, the most in the festival’s four editions since it was revitalized in 2022 after a 12-year hiatus.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Emilee Chinn / Getty Images Activity hit a lull after Edwin Díaz was introduced as the Los Angeles Dodgers’ new closer 26 days ago.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hornick, the diner’s owner, said that despite the Logan Square spot struggling for many months — some days having a two-hour lull without a single customer — servers would turn a switch immediately as the door swung open.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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City officials say Tuesday's fire underscores the ongoing risks at the site and reinforces their call for broader state-level reform to address enforcement gaps at mobile home parks.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Of course, choosing an insurance option that balances financial constraints with solid coverage is by no means simple, and many owners purchase policies that either cost more than necessary or have coverage gaps.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Everyday tasks like tying his shoes left him out of breath.—
Abby Roedel,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Her shooting, her suffering, her last breath.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Minnesota led 71-54 at the halftime break.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Hoover settled down as the game wore on and led TCU on a scoring drive after the halftime break.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Interruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruption. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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