1
as in interruption
a break in continuity
there were intervals of thousands of years between the major ice ages
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2
as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
unable to find my way out of the maze, I cheated and squeezed through a convenient interval in the hedge
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Recent Examples of interval
This uses high-speed air before the wash cycle to vacuum hair off clothes in 15-, 30-, 45-minute, or one-hour intervals.
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Kate Oczypok, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
In lab simulations of the stomach environment, the capsule released doses at staggered intervals.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
While cake is still warm, use the blunt end of a wooden skewer to poke holes all over the surface of the cake at about 1/2-inch intervals.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
But, as Chang writes, the many social movements and political factions that sprouted had only a brief interval to jockey for power before the Soviet Union and the U.S. swooped in.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
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Kate Oczypok, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
In lab simulations of the stomach environment, the capsule released doses at staggered intervals.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
While cake is still warm, use the blunt end of a wooden skewer to poke holes all over the surface of the cake at about 1/2-inch intervals.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
But, as Chang writes, the many social movements and political factions that sprouted had only a brief interval to jockey for power before the Soviet Union and the U.S. swooped in.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interval
Noun
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Resuming her testimony after the interruption, Geddes said Smith suffered more than a dozen stab wounds, but underwent a successful surgery.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Research shows that frequent interruptions, especially during cognitively complex tasks, increase error rates and reduce productivity.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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There's also a racial gap, with Black and Native American women far more likely to die from cervical cancer than white women.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
10 May 2025
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The fifth was disengaging into the secondary gap, the opposite direction.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
Noun
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What To Know The federal government resumed student loan collections earlier this week, following a five-year hiatus enacted at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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After a long hiatus, the group reunited in 2023 and embarked on a reunion tour.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The pots are thoughtfully designed with a drainage hole to avoid overwatering, enhance proper airflow, and keep your plants healthy.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 May 2025
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The screws may loosen and allow engine oil to leak from the screw holes, according to the recall report.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Then, the White House announced that the U.S. and China have agreed to a 90 day pause in their trade war.—
David Hebert,
National Review,
16 May 2025
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However, since then, Donald Trump has initiated a 90-day pause in the U.S.-China tariff conflict, reducing U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%, while China has lowered its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports from 125% to 10% .—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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“Interval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interval. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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