1
as in intervals
a break in continuity
an interruption in cable service during the lightning storm
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2
as in pauses
a momentary halt in an activity
a brief interruption in the discussion while we all got coffee
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Recent Examples of interruptions
Home environments introduce variables, from power interruptions, internet instability, household noise, and isolation, that may contribute to employee dissatisfaction over time.
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William Jones, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Declutter Your Creativity The biggest clutter to creative work is the constant stream of interruptions and quick-win tasks throughout the average workday.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Football already has more interruptions than before, largely because of VAR and lengthy stoppages.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Outside of Haines' phone, mysterious interruptions are no stranger to The View broadcasts.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
If tasks pile up, batch similar actions and protect your calendar edges, since boundaries keep interruptions from scattering your concentration.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Paper-thin hotel walls, hallway chatter, humming AC units—travel comes with plenty of sleep interruptions.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Upon resuming the meeting, Breadon didn’t directly address the arrests, but said no further interruptions would be tolerated, per Council rules.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
The ride interruptions quickly became a topic of discussion among Disney fans online.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
William Jones, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Declutter Your Creativity The biggest clutter to creative work is the constant stream of interruptions and quick-win tasks throughout the average workday.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Football already has more interruptions than before, largely because of VAR and lengthy stoppages.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Outside of Haines' phone, mysterious interruptions are no stranger to The View broadcasts.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
If tasks pile up, batch similar actions and protect your calendar edges, since boundaries keep interruptions from scattering your concentration.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Paper-thin hotel walls, hallway chatter, humming AC units—travel comes with plenty of sleep interruptions.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Upon resuming the meeting, Breadon didn’t directly address the arrests, but said no further interruptions would be tolerated, per Council rules.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
The ride interruptions quickly became a topic of discussion among Disney fans online.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruptions
Noun
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Lower-risk bridges with lighter traffic and sound materials may qualify for longer intervals.—
Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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Under current federal rules, many bridges must be inspected in, at most, 24-month intervals.—
Alex Krasnok,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
Noun
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New Citadel employees learn not to fill in those pauses.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Speakers left pauses for imaginary conversational partners to respond, as if observing real turn-taking conventions.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Yes, there were lulls, to be sure.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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The quality, however, doesn’t make for a pleasant viewing experience, especially during lulls in the season like the one the Dodgers are currently battling through.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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That edit-first habit is the real core of how to build a capsule wardrobe, since what is left reveals the gaps worth filling.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Today’s food environment and gaps in health education affect children across the socioeconomic spectrum.—
Jordan Schriver,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Interruptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruptions. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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