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
Iommi added the diabolus in musica, an eerie tritone musical interval denounced as unholy and dangerous since the Middle Ages.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 July 2025
Advertisement How to start interval walking Ready to give Japanese walking a spin?
—Angela Haupt, Time, 25 July 2025
Then give it a little time, along with regular watering intervals.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
Of the intersections assessed, nearly half had leading pedestrian interval treatments installed.
—Tanya Mohn, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 July 2025
Advertisement How to start interval walking Ready to give Japanese walking a spin?
—Angela Haupt, Time, 25 July 2025
Then give it a little time, along with regular watering intervals.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
Of the intersections assessed, nearly half had leading pedestrian interval treatments installed.
—Tanya Mohn, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for interval
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interval
Noun
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While those strikes forced temporary shutdowns at several facilities, most Russian plants eventually resumed operations after brief interruptions.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The goal is to provide comfort fare but without commercial interruption and without busting budgets.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In the middle lies a gap between strategy and execution.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Yet regardless of the device or price point, a gap remains in the investment that most companies are making in technology to support remote work for their rank-and-file employees.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After a nearly 15-year hiatus, Rogers returned to the show in 2006 for a series of recurring appearances, followed by additional guest performances in 2008, 2012-2016 and 2018-2024.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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His new band released its debut album, Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!, in 1985, and Megadeth operated at a steady clip until going on hiatus between 2002 and 2004.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One Netherlands international, according to the police, allowed his Porsche to be used by criminals and the car ended up riddled with bullet holes.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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Gordon, hitting holes hard with his physical running style, sparked the run game in the second half.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Strategic pauses signal confidence, thoughtfulness and control.—
Lynn Smith,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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When Devo hit pause in the early 1990s, Bob didn't stay down for long.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Interval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interval. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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