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
The Rookie will be paired with Idol for the rest of the season, with its remaining 15 episodes getting a straight run with no interruptions.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
Police use these radios to reach dispatch services, contact Emergency Medical Services, and seek backup police services without network interruptions, according to Radio Communications of Virginia.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Stone and Lanthimos were deep in conversation, with brief interruptions requesting selfies.
—Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
The hospitals are prepared to continue offering care despite any pending work interruptions, according to officials, who said patients should not avoid or delay seeking help for any medical emergencies.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 11 Jan. 2026
In the meantime, Payton didn’t express much frustration over the interruptions to the team’s bye-week preparation.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 Jan. 2026
Crews in Hollywood are working to make repairs after a massive water main break led to service interruptions on Thursday night.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Early to bed, early to rise, no interruptions.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 29 Dec. 2025
This hybrid design ensures continuous protection even during extended power interruptions.
—New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2025
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
Police use these radios to reach dispatch services, contact Emergency Medical Services, and seek backup police services without network interruptions, according to Radio Communications of Virginia.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Stone and Lanthimos were deep in conversation, with brief interruptions requesting selfies.
—Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
The hospitals are prepared to continue offering care despite any pending work interruptions, according to officials, who said patients should not avoid or delay seeking help for any medical emergencies.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 11 Jan. 2026
In the meantime, Payton didn’t express much frustration over the interruptions to the team’s bye-week preparation.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 Jan. 2026
Crews in Hollywood are working to make repairs after a massive water main break led to service interruptions on Thursday night.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Early to bed, early to rise, no interruptions.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 29 Dec. 2025
This hybrid design ensures continuous protection even during extended power interruptions.
—New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruptions
Noun
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Users can also select between four timer settings at one-hour intervals.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 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
Noun
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Taking intentional pauses is key, too.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
8 Jan. 2026
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The pauses are just as much dialogue as the words.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Coverdale has served as the grounding vocalist for Whitesnake since 1978, with a few brief hiatuses.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
14 Nov. 2025
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Newcomers this year include Ming, Ressence, Leica, Studio Sarpaneva, Konstantin Chaykin, Fortis, Fears, Bianchet, Artya, and Artisans de Genève, along with two brands returning after long hiatuses, HYT and Zenith.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But even the best run into lulls during an 82-game season.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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The offense suffered some lulls in his absence, but second-year wide receiver Ryan Flournoy was able to pick up the production vacated by Lamb in the second half by finishing with 115 yards and one touchdown on nine receptions.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Dec. 2025
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For some of the victims’ families, the interviews clarified how and why the crimes unfolded, filling in gaps that police files and court records never fully answered after years of unresolved questions.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The gas can seep into homes through cracks in foundations or basement floors; gaps around pipes, cables, or utility lines; construction joints where walls and floors meet; and crawlspaces or dirt floors, the county said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Interruptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruptions. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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