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
Users can also select between four timer settings at one-hour intervals.
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Make sure the chili is in a microwave-safe container, then use the defrost setting to heat it in short intervals until thawed.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Repeat these intervals for a total of eight rounds.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 30 Dec. 2025
In the idyllic early scenes, Marsh deployed a Korngoldian theme with rising intervals of a fifth and a sixth, then shifted it to the minor mode as a Transylvanian chill descended.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Using kitchen twine, tie head at 1-inch intervals.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The researchers noted that many advanced systems – such as electromagnetic warfare simulators and particle beam platforms – require immense bursts of energy delivered with extreme precision, often at the megawatt level within microsecond or even nanosecond intervals.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
The film, as its title indicates, is set over the course of five years, picking up at different key intervals (starting, of course, with an anniversary party for Diane Lane’s Ellen and Kyle Chandler’s Paul) in the life of the Taylor family.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2025
Instead, the coach was interested in how the team performed in real-world field trials, which included a mix of moderate and all-out intervals.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 29 Oct. 2025
Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Make sure the chili is in a microwave-safe container, then use the defrost setting to heat it in short intervals until thawed.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Repeat these intervals for a total of eight rounds.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 30 Dec. 2025
In the idyllic early scenes, Marsh deployed a Korngoldian theme with rising intervals of a fifth and a sixth, then shifted it to the minor mode as a Transylvanian chill descended.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Using kitchen twine, tie head at 1-inch intervals.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The researchers noted that many advanced systems – such as electromagnetic warfare simulators and particle beam platforms – require immense bursts of energy delivered with extreme precision, often at the megawatt level within microsecond or even nanosecond intervals.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
The film, as its title indicates, is set over the course of five years, picking up at different key intervals (starting, of course, with an anniversary party for Diane Lane’s Ellen and Kyle Chandler’s Paul) in the life of the Taylor family.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2025
Instead, the coach was interested in how the team performed in real-world field trials, which included a mix of moderate and all-out intervals.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intervals
Noun
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The hospitals are prepared to continue offering care despite any pending work interruptions, according to officials, who said patients should not avoid or delay seeking help for any medical emergencies.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
11 Jan. 2026
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In the meantime, Payton didn’t express much frustration over the interruptions to the team’s bye-week preparation.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Jan. 2026
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For some of the victims’ families, the interviews clarified how and why the crimes unfolded, filling in gaps that police files and court records never fully answered after years of unresolved questions.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The gas can seep into homes through cracks in foundations or basement floors; gaps around pipes, cables, or utility lines; construction joints where walls and floors meet; and crawlspaces or dirt floors, the county said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Coverdale has served as the grounding vocalist for Whitesnake since 1978, with a few brief hiatuses.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
14 Nov. 2025
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Newcomers this year include Ming, Ressence, Leica, Studio Sarpaneva, Konstantin Chaykin, Fortis, Fears, Bianchet, Artya, and Artisans de Genève, along with two brands returning after long hiatuses, HYT and Zenith.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Officers saw multiple bullet holes on the metal fence dividing the properties and shell casings in his backyard, the affidavit said.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Add a pass rusher with the first pick, a receiver in Round 2 and then spend heavily on patching holes in free agency.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Taking intentional pauses is key, too.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
8 Jan. 2026
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The pauses are just as much dialogue as the words.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Jan. 2026
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Pay extra attention to seams and crevices.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
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The best way to thwart this is to check around your property for potential sheltering spots and to seal holes and crevices with wood, hardware cloth, or another sturdy material.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Dec. 2025
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“Intervals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intervals. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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