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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In addition to his recent deep dive into the 2023 porch footage, Torre has also been behind several bombshells dropped about Hudson and Belichick, who have a 49-year age gap.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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That leaves a yearlong gap between The Fantastic 4: First Steps and Brand New Day, the longest break in Marvel movies since COVID.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The sweeping policy legislation that Republicans are pushing through Congress is poised to reignite international tax and trade wars that have been on hiatus as policymakers around the world grappled with how to overhaul the global tax system.—
Alan Rappeport,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Plans to build the tallest tower in sub-Saharan Africa in Ethiopia have been reignited after a yearlong hiatus.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 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
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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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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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“Interval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interval. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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