Synonyms of interruptions

interruptions

noun

plural of interruption

1

as in intervals

a break in continuity

an interruption in cable service during the lightning storm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intervals
• hiatuses
• gaps
• pauses
• hiccups
• interludes
• intermissions
• discontinuities
• lulls
• parentheses
• interstices
• spaces
• lags
• interregnums
• interims
• windows
• commas
• time lags
• suspensions
• discontinuances
• interspaces
• respites
• caesuras
• adjournments
• lapses
• bumpers
• rests
• entr'actes
• subintervals
• recesses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• runs
• stretches
• continuities
• continuations
• processions
• progressions
• continua

2

as in pauses

a momentary halt in an activity

a brief interruption in the discussion while we all got coffee

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pauses
• lulls
• breaks
• breaths
• recesses
• intervals
• breathers
• rests
• stoppages
• interludes
• intermissions
• downtimes
• respites
• cessations
• time-outs
• suspensions
• discontinuances
• lapses
• hitches
• gaps
• discontinuities
• endings
• interims
• terminations
• hiatuses
• expirations
• moratoriums
• abeyances
• surceases

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuations
• progresses
• progressions
• extensions
• prolongations
• endurances
• persistences

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of interruptions

For existing light water reactors, LEU+ means plants can run much longer between refueling shutdowns, cutting maintenance costs and keeping reliable zero-carbon electricity flowing to the grid with fewer interruptions. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

The squeeze gesture is very useful for quickly bringing up the tool menu and switching between them, integrating them into your workflow without any interruptions. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026

My interruptions only spoiled the spontaneous flow of Bob’s thoughts. — Keith McDermott, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026

While the dispute is being worked out in court, Ric-Man is required to continue the work without interruptions, according to the city’s statement. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

An experimental obesity drug significantly reduced breathing interruptions and other symptoms of obstructive sleep disorder in two clinical trials, according to new research published in The New England Journal of Medicine. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Pediatricians can help families navigate these decisions and guide them on how to continue living healthy lives with minimal interruptions during a measles outbreak. — Katie Lockwood, STAT, 28 Oct. 2026

Brands should also know what gins and regions their fiber comes from to allow sourcing and design teams to anticipate interruptions. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

Cheaper lift passes, shorter queues and fewer interruptions on the slopes also sweeten the deal, without compromising on skiing quality. — Will Barker, TheWeek, 27 Oct. 2026