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
Key Takeaways Obstructive sleep apnea is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by breathing pauses and interruptions throughout the night.
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026
So, not only to mute the impacts of these interruptions right now, but to lead to a future where America is energy strong, energy dominant, Americans have lower energy prices, and America can help supply energy to an increasing number of our allies around the world.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
After the brief interruption, Green shook off the incident and finished the set, unwilling to let one audience member derail the night.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
There's other interruptions to the ability to access oil and gas.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026
So, not only to mute the impacts of these interruptions right now, but to lead to a future where America is energy strong, energy dominant, Americans have lower energy prices, and America can help supply energy to an increasing number of our allies around the world.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
After the brief interruption, Green shook off the incident and finished the set, unwilling to let one audience member derail the night.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
There's other interruptions to the ability to access oil and gas.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruption
Noun
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El Nino and La Nina events occur at irregular intervals, typically every 2 to 7 years.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Bagiian also took gold in the women’s 10km interval start classic, while Ivan Golubkov finished first in the men’s sitting classification of the same event.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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My mother took only the slightest pause.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Last week, Borough President Vanessa Gibson said the multi-day event had been put on pause this year to the budget deficit.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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After a one-year hiatus due to road repairs near the summit of Mount Blue Sky, the venerable Bob Cook Memorial Hill Climb returns to the Colorado cycling events calendar this year.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Staggered enlistments meant that all seven members have had time to release solo music during the group hiatus.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
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Acting in a movie involves a lot of waiting around, too—as the crew repositions cameras and adjusts the lighting, among other things—and those lulls provided me with plenty of time to feel queasy with anxiety.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The fireplace, stone walls, and ambient lighting, paired with hand-cut steaks, homemade desserts, and Virginia wine pairings, lull diners into a pleasant reverie.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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After logging his biggest hit of the tournament, pulling a changeup into the gap in left-center field, Eugenio Suarez glided into second base and raised his arms high in the air as his Venezuela teammates emptied from the dugout to celebrate at home plate.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Eventually, the gap between a fifty-thousand-dollar drone and a three-million-dollar interceptor becomes important; there were reports, this past weekend, that Israel had begun to run low on interceptors.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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February 19 – March 20 Pisces, a fresh chapter begins with that first breath.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Watch any clip of any musician that takes your breath away and the part that’s coming across isn’t even the music in a lot of cases.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Set the scene The Cape sits on a bluff above Monuments Beach, the local surf break that draws board-toting regulars from dawn to dusk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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If tension rises, be willing to take breaks for water or snacks.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Interruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruption. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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