interspace

noun

Definition of interspacenext
as in window

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Recent Examples of interspace After disc removal, the resulting interspace requires robust reconstruction to restore height, alignment, and stability. — Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 8 May 2026 Many of the bacteria at least partially survived, which helps to test one of the parameters for the theory of panspermia—that life on Earth originated somewhere else and was brought here on an asteroid or other interspace body. — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 14 Sep. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interspace
  1. window
  2. space
  3. comma
  4. time lag
  5. lag
  6. interval
  7. discontinuity
  8. interlude
Noun
  • That makes the meteorite a new window into that planet, one that reveals history scientists haven't been able to see in the scarce samples on Earth.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The front door is flanked by sidelights, has an arched transom window above it, and is recessed to offer weather protection.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of window
Noun
  • The lap pool shares the roof with a sunken lounge, barbecue area, covered dining space and bathroom.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
  • His producers find a shadowy space between the headrush of cloud rap and the glitchiness of PC Music hyperpop, where everything sounds colossal and darkly palatial.
    — Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of space
Noun
  • And for a writer of Stephen’s quality, every comma needs to be observed.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Sorkin writes very rhythmic dialogue that is meant to be delivered note-perfect down to the comma.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of comma
Noun
  • Nelson Villoria, an agricultural economist at Kansas State University, said there can be a time lag between an El Niño and its effects on food prices.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
  • This medical inertia partly reflects the time lag involved in disseminating findings.
    — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of time lag
Noun
  • That rate hike should help cool off inflation by slowing the economy and eating away at demand, though such a policy move typically yields results after a lag time lasting several months.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • However, the actual performance for input lag is a little mixed.
    — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of lag
Noun
  • Pulse for a few seconds in intervals until the ingredients are pulverized into a smooth paste.
    — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The check-in and action interval will vary by decision; the point is to check progress early.
    — Maureen Metcalf, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of interval
Noun
  • Until then, omitting leap seconds will make our digital infrastructure easier to manage and less prone to bugs or service outages arising from a leap second discontinuity.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The change won’t be noticed by most of us, and switching to continuous time will be easier for our digital infrastructure—there will be much less risk of bugs or service outages arising from a leap second discontinuity.
    — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of discontinuity
Noun
  • What follows is a heady mixture of grief, desire, fantasy, and dance, complete with elaborate musical interludes and a delirious homage to Dirty Dancing.
    — Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • What might feel like a few seconds to the user is in actuality a long interlude of silent tapping.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of interlude

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“Interspace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interspace. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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