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
If tasks pile up, batch similar actions and protect your calendar edges, since boundaries keep interruptions from scattering your concentration.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
For all that, fans will probably grow so accustomed to the brief ad breaks that the interruptions will stop registering well before the 104th match is played on July 19.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Challenges included rising costs, a lack of workers, significant reductions in insurance coverage and interruptions in the global supply chain.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
In fact, for the two 45-minute halves, there were practically no interruptions of play for anything.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
For all that, fans will probably grow so accustomed to the brief ad breaks that the interruptions will stop registering well before the 104th match is played on July 19.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Challenges included rising costs, a lack of workers, significant reductions in insurance coverage and interruptions in the global supply chain.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
In fact, for the two 45-minute halves, there were practically no interruptions of play for anything.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruption
Noun
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Lower-risk bridges with lighter traffic and sound materials may qualify for longer intervals.—
Alex Krasnok,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
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At intervals John would shamble around the stage in a cruel parody of a disabled person, which in those days offended no one.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Noun
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That pause is the whole story for anyone who holds an insurance policy, because some of the rules in the firing line decide how the algorithms that price your cover are allowed to behave.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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If someone urges you to splurge, smile, breathe, and pause.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Noun
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However, the Woodland museum is in a relocation hiatus and is not currently a standard walk-up attraction, so check for private showing or reopening updates before planning a trip around it.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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When The Talk returned after a brief hiatus, Underwood addressed Osbourne's departure.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
Noun
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But by Sunday morning, residents in southern Lebanon reported a lull in Israeli strikes.—
Victoria Eastwood,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Intense fighting broke out on Friday morning after a relative lull in fighting following the announcement of the MOU.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
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Related Stories The central tension running through his presentation was a per-capita gap that remains vast.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Compare that to what Qatar has built at Paris Saint-Germain — a Champions League infrastructure and a global brand — and the gap between ambition and results is clear.—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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Barely 20 minutes into the game, the crowd suddenly gets quiet as people hold their breaths in anticipation.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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But there’s a particular beauty and serenity along this two to three-hour tubing run down the Winooski River from Burlington to Richmond in the Green Mountain State that will take your breath away as much as the refreshing waters do.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Hydration breaks occur at every game of the competition, irrespective of the conditions.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The terrain can be treacherous, but the guide offered patience and grace for our entire group, slowing down without comment when someone was straggling and prioritizing water breaks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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“Interruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruption. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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