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
Not everyone works well with constant pings and interruptions.
—
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 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
This would be the first of multiple interruptions due to the weather.
—NBC news, 7 June 2026
Aside from obvious interruptions, constantly checking notifications can pull attention away from the people sitting directly beside you.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
Representatives from dozens of agencies, incuding the New Jersey State Police, discussed the potential of cyber attacks, infrastructure interruptions, and infectious diseases.
—Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The 10-year journey is filled with interruptions and influence from the gods (not to mention a few cyclopes), as back home Penelope and Odysseus’s son, Telemachus, must contend with aggressive suitors who have sights set on the throne.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 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
This would be the first of multiple interruptions due to the weather.
—NBC news, 7 June 2026
Aside from obvious interruptions, constantly checking notifications can pull attention away from the people sitting directly beside you.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
Representatives from dozens of agencies, incuding the New Jersey State Police, discussed the potential of cyber attacks, infrastructure interruptions, and infectious diseases.
—Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The 10-year journey is filled with interruptions and influence from the gods (not to mention a few cyclopes), as back home Penelope and Odysseus’s son, Telemachus, must contend with aggressive suitors who have sights set on the throne.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruptions
Noun
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That’s because at intervals between courses came surprises that made an order-what-you-like dinner feel more like a tasting menu experience.—
Christine Sarkis,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Rectangular lamps were fixed at regular intervals between the pillars, and green metal railings lined the gaps to keep people from falling into the water.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Anthropic, one of OpenAI’s top competitors, has proposed mechanisms for coordinating pauses on advanced AI development if systems become too powerful.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Anthropic, one of OpenAI’s top competitors, has proposed mechanisms for coordinating pauses on advanced AI development if systems become too powerful.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Fortune,
5 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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The audit reviewed 14 shelters that hosted 8,885 stays and identified gaps in how the city collects data and measures success.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Denim manufacturer Artistic Milliners is helping to fill in these gaps.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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“Interruptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruptions. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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