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
If interruptions throw you off, step away briefly and return composed.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
The signature tonneau silhouette is reimagined not as a single uninterrupted curve but as a constructed surface, broken into sharp transitions, layered planes and asymmetrical interruptions that radically alter its form.
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Richard Mille Contributor,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The breakdown came after years of increasingly frequent complaints about train delays and service interruptions.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Community members repeatedly told the Fort Worth school district to reinstate former principal Shayma Alzubi — with a few interruptions — during a board meeting Tuesday.
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Ciara McCarthy 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Experts also suggested making lists, turning off phone notifications, and minimizing the number of open browser tabs to reduce interruptions.
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Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
24 June 2026
The airport will also get fiber optic cable to prevent troublesome telecommunications interruptions.
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Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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
One of the rare few who has spoken out in favour of the interruptions has been former USMNT player Alexi Lalas.
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Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
The signature tonneau silhouette is reimagined not as a single uninterrupted curve but as a constructed surface, broken into sharp transitions, layered planes and asymmetrical interruptions that radically alter its form.
—
Richard Mille Contributor,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The breakdown came after years of increasingly frequent complaints about train delays and service interruptions.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Community members repeatedly told the Fort Worth school district to reinstate former principal Shayma Alzubi — with a few interruptions — during a board meeting Tuesday.
—
Ciara McCarthy 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Experts also suggested making lists, turning off phone notifications, and minimizing the number of open browser tabs to reduce interruptions.
—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
24 June 2026
The airport will also get fiber optic cable to prevent troublesome telecommunications interruptions.
—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Home environments introduce variables, from power interruptions, internet instability, household noise, and isolation, that may contribute to employee dissatisfaction over time.
—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
One of the rare few who has spoken out in favour of the interruptions has been former USMNT player Alexi Lalas.
—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruptions
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On a fickle morning in Miami—the kind where patches of sunshine give way to intervals of torrential rain—Learner Tien has taken shelter deep inside Hard Rock Stadium, the obliging home of the Dolphins, a Formula 1 Grand Prix, and, at the moment, the Miami Open.
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Both are big enough to wander through, with hammocks strung at intervals and Adirondack chairs scattered throughout.
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The two mid-half pauses for hydration (and advertisements) have been met with increasingly loud boos from crowds who are frustrated at FIFA turning matches into de facto four-quarter affairs.
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The pauses have also been criticized for interrupting the spectacle for fans, with broadcasters cutting to commercials.
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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.
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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.
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Atmospheric warming is diminishing wildfires’ nighttime lulls.
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Yes, there were lulls, to be sure.
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The city also stands to face future budget gaps of over $7 billion next year and over $9 billion the year after, per City Hall’s numbers.
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Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer in your 6th House of Work and Wellness, bringing attention to schedules, systems, health habits, chores, and process gaps.
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“Interruptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruptions. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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