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
There will be intervals of clouds and sunshine with a couple of showers and breezy.
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Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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
With Dual Sentry and Patrol Modes, the cameras automatically rotate at preset intervals to scan for potential threats.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
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Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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
With Dual Sentry and Patrol Modes, the cameras automatically rotate at preset intervals to scan for potential threats.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for interval
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interval
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On Saturday, Egypt’s showpiece museum officially opens its doors after innumerable interruptions, delays and setbacks.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna has called on Speaker Mike Johnson to reopen the House of Representatives to vote on a bill aimed at funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as millions of Americans face potential interruptions in benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Developers now look for weak spots before hackers can find them, closing gaps with regular updates and smarter monitoring.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Skipper answered her three highest priority areas going forward post-speech, listing the district’s achievement and opportunity gap, accessibility, and early childhood opportunities.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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In 2022, the group went on hiatus, as members Jin, Suga, J-hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook enlisted for Korea‘s mandatory military service and pursued solo activities.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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The new record arrives as Halle’s first full-length solo offering since her sister duo of Chloe x Halle took a hiatus following the release of 2020’s breakthrough Ungodly Hour album.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Keep your windows closed and patch any holes in screens to deter moths from entering your home.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Next, a 10,000-pound concrete-and-steel battering ram was used to punch 24-foot holes through the ice, beginning at the far end of the whales' four-mile path to freedom, so as not to alarm them.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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On Friday, two federal judges ruled that this pause is likely unlawful.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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Some guests at the Sunday lunch said the pause had not hit them yet — recipients get their benefits at different points in the month, not always on the first day.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Interval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interval. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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