1
as in intervals
a break in continuity
there's an occasional interstice in the tedium, but most of the novel is boring
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2
as in gaps
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
pesky weeds growing in the interstices between the flagstones
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interstices
Noun
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Reheat in the microwave on Medium in 30-second intervals.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025 -
Stir in white chocolate and butter microwave in 15-second intervals, until melted.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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Nearly all states had older average newlywed ages among men than women, with some gaps as wide as around five years.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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These supports help close achievement gaps and ensure every child has the chance to succeed.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As for closures and travel interruptions, Pirek said the only stoppages that will occur are some trains at Camp Pendleton.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025
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Tense exchanges and frequent interruptions have marked the evening, as both candidates seek to land decisive blows ahead of Election Day.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Yet, the rule won’t take effect until July 2028 and leaves big holes.—
Darin Detwiler,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Type Of Pot Choose a 4- to 6-inch pot with several drainage holes to keep the soil from getting waterlogged and soggy.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 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
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After several hiatuses, the buckets returned in 2016, 2022, and 2023.—
Ben Kelly,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Scrub with the cloth or a toothbrush, getting into any folds and crevices.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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Methane has been measured escaping from crevices in the seabed at a high rate as the region warms at unprecedented rates, according to a paper published in Nature Communications.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Inspiration lives in the little pauses.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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Councilmembers Louie Rocha, Wilson, and Freitas believed that any changes to pauses should apply consistently to all boards and commissions, not just the oversight commission.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Interstices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interstices. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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