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
No structured workout, no intervals or high-intensity efforts, just getting time on the bike.
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Micah Ling, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
Earlier studies have shown these changes in the plants of the Bighorn Basin were related to the climate being hotter and more seasonally dry than before – or after – this interval of rapid climate change.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Their efforts are vital in reducing turnover time—the interval between surgeries—enabling more patients to receive timely procedures at reasonable hours.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Up ahead another mile lay Chickenbone Lake, a virgin sheet of water locked in primitive wilderness, reached by no trail, seen by human eyes hardly once a year, knowing the dip of a paddle blade perhaps at ten-summer intervals.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 28 Aug. 2025
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Micah Ling, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
Earlier studies have shown these changes in the plants of the Bighorn Basin were related to the climate being hotter and more seasonally dry than before – or after – this interval of rapid climate change.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Their efforts are vital in reducing turnover time—the interval between surgeries—enabling more patients to receive timely procedures at reasonable hours.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Up ahead another mile lay Chickenbone Lake, a virgin sheet of water locked in primitive wilderness, reached by no trail, seen by human eyes hardly once a year, knowing the dip of a paddle blade perhaps at ten-summer intervals.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interval
Noun
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Dillinger’s vehicle went into the water in a brief, two-year interruption in the lake’s longer-term decline.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Construction at the site, which stretches over 3,000 acres, has been suspended, but there was no interruption at the adjacent EV manufacturing facility.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Companies are increasingly stepping into roles traditionally held by colleges, universities, and trade schools, creating their own certification programs to address skill gaps that formal education hasn't filled.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Frustrations have been mounting among young people in Nepal over the country's unemployment and wealth gap.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The game’s hiatus puts it in exclusive company.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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The event returned in 2024 after a seven-year hiatus.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On the 18th hole of the final match, Nicklaus sank his par putt and then conceded Tony Jacklin’s short par putt, ensuring both the match and the Ryder Cup ended in a tie.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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My only shot was through a hole the size of a business card between some limbs.—
Jack Atcheson Sr. as told to Michael Hanback,
Outdoor Life,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This pause led to a more strategic decision that ultimately benefited the company.—
Naz Beheshti,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Job hopping has hit a pause as employees who might have left their companies previously are no longer able to find higher wages, according to a recent report from Bank of America.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Interval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interval. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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