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
Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez said that would create redundancy in case of service interruptions.
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Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Mehl explains that these interruptions rarely appear as a single dramatic problem.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The reline will cost $350 million, and the company plans to supply customers with no interruptions during construction, according to Post-Tribune archives.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Service interruptions have become more frequent, with power plants lacking sufficient fuel to operate.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 18 Mar. 2026
Key Takeaways Obstructive sleep apnea is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by breathing pauses and interruptions throughout the night.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026
So, not only to mute the impacts of these interruptions right now, but to lead to a future where America is energy strong, energy dominant, Americans have lower energy prices, and America can help supply energy to an increasing number of our allies around the world.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
There's other interruptions to the ability to access oil and gas.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Iran has reasons to limit the trade interruptions.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Mehl explains that these interruptions rarely appear as a single dramatic problem.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The reline will cost $350 million, and the company plans to supply customers with no interruptions during construction, according to Post-Tribune archives.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Service interruptions have become more frequent, with power plants lacking sufficient fuel to operate.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 18 Mar. 2026
Key Takeaways Obstructive sleep apnea is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by breathing pauses and interruptions throughout the night.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026
So, not only to mute the impacts of these interruptions right now, but to lead to a future where America is energy strong, energy dominant, Americans have lower energy prices, and America can help supply energy to an increasing number of our allies around the world.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
There's other interruptions to the ability to access oil and gas.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Iran has reasons to limit the trade interruptions.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruptions
Noun
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El Nino and La Nina events occur at irregular intervals, typically every 2 to 7 years.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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However, large weeds may need to be weakened over time by reapplying boiling water at 2-week intervals until the weeds stop regrowing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This prevents the blockages that cause breathing pauses.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
16 Mar. 2026
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Over time, such pauses can cause corrosion and structural damage that needs to be repaired before operations can fully resume.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.—
Colleen Newvine,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.—
Colleen Newvine,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Referring to the decline in permits approved, ECMC Director Julie Murphy said there were lulls as everyone adjusted course.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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Acting in a movie involves a lot of waiting around, too—as the crew repositions cameras and adjusts the lighting, among other things—and those lulls provided me with plenty of time to feel queasy with anxiety.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Despite these gaps, fielding activities have continued in parallel with testing, including system integration, safety validation, and unit-level readiness.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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At Thursday’s kickoff meeting, members of the new group took turns sharing what gaps in research could be filled to improve the lives of autistic people.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Interruptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruptions. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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