1
as in interruptions
a break in continuity
there were intervals of thousands of years between the major ice ages
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2
as in gaps
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 intervals
Structured exercise also can incorporate intervals where people alternate between moderate and more intense effort.
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Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
In October 2025, Ellenberg asked Wagner at DeepMind to use AlphaEvolve (which is not publicly available) to analyze the structures of the Bruhat intervals of dozens of permutation groups.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Repeat the process two to three times throughout the growing season at two to three-week intervals.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
But established turf needs to be watered at semi-regular intervals, and this will depend on the turf species.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Stress Some fitness trackers measure heart rate variability (HRV), which is the variation in the time intervals between heartbeats.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2026
Alibaba, whose 2014 debut was then the largest ever before being eclipsed by Saudi Aramco in 2019, released shares at three-month, six-month, and one-year intervals.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Distillery tours run at regular intervals from morning to late afternoon.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The intervals will be crucial for Dion to pace herself, rest and medicate between shows, according to Kelf.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
In October 2025, Ellenberg asked Wagner at DeepMind to use AlphaEvolve (which is not publicly available) to analyze the structures of the Bruhat intervals of dozens of permutation groups.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Repeat the process two to three times throughout the growing season at two to three-week intervals.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
But established turf needs to be watered at semi-regular intervals, and this will depend on the turf species.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Stress Some fitness trackers measure heart rate variability (HRV), which is the variation in the time intervals between heartbeats.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2026
Alibaba, whose 2014 debut was then the largest ever before being eclipsed by Saudi Aramco in 2019, released shares at three-month, six-month, and one-year intervals.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Distillery tours run at regular intervals from morning to late afternoon.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The intervals will be crucial for Dion to pace herself, rest and medicate between shows, according to Kelf.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intervals
Noun
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Burke spoke only to consent to intermittent interruptions of his preliminary hearing, allowing the court to address other pending matters.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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Quality family time without interruptions or distractions is easily found here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In sixteenth-century Italian pedante comedies, the Latin tutors—always the butt of the joke—are known more for the gaps in their knowledge than for their erudition.—
Clare Bucknell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Policymakers, especially here in Tokyo, would be wise to accept more foreign workers to plug labor gaps, but that’s not a durable answer on its own.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Over nearly two decades, BIGBANG has weathered member departures, legal controversies, and years-long hiatuses.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.—
Colleen Newvine,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Round pegs found round holes all over the pitch.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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This is because poor soil or weak drainage—like using pots without drainage holes, one of many common mistakes of growing tomatoes in containers—can lead to root rot, nutrient deficiencies, and stunted growth, Omelchenko says.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Women also have more hypopneas (shallow breaths with less oxygen flow), whereas men tend toward apneas (complete pauses in breathing).—
Katie Camero,
SELF,
16 Apr. 2026
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, premature babies can experience these pauses along with a slow heart rate or low blood oxygen levels.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pay close attention to seams, edges and crevices where dust mites and debris collect.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Stroll leisurely to admire the wide variety of wildflowers that grow along the ledges or dare to dip below the dramatic quartz and sandstone into the narrow crevices of the cliffs.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Intervals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intervals. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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