1
as in interruptions
a break in continuity
there were intervals of thousands of years between the major ice ages
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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
Sow cilantro seeds at intervals in spring and late summer to provide a continuous supply of tasty foliage followed by the beneficial blooms.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
The little details are also covered—ice water delivered at regular intervals by beach staff, as well as complimentary kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and snorkel gear, making a spontaneous adventure easy to come by.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Route 37 will have stops at 30-minute intervals instead of 15 minutes between the Airport Station and Douglas Road Station on weekdays and Saturdays, and 40 minutes instead of 20 minutes on Sundays due to low ridership.
—Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
Potted zucchini do better with diluted applications of liquid fertilizer applied at regular intervals.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
McCarthy has a deft way with crafting suspense in his script, leading with character first, planting conversational bombs that go off at intervals throughout the plot.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
McCarthy has a deft way with crafting suspense in his script, leading with character first, planting conversational bombs that go off at intervals throughout the plot.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
Many of this year's moms have had shorter intervals between births.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
There is also a sinking slope decking display simulating the 15-degree angle that the ship sank, at 15-minute intervals, for visitors to climb upon.
—Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
The little details are also covered—ice water delivered at regular intervals by beach staff, as well as complimentary kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and snorkel gear, making a spontaneous adventure easy to come by.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Route 37 will have stops at 30-minute intervals instead of 15 minutes between the Airport Station and Douglas Road Station on weekdays and Saturdays, and 40 minutes instead of 20 minutes on Sundays due to low ridership.
—Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
Potted zucchini do better with diluted applications of liquid fertilizer applied at regular intervals.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
McCarthy has a deft way with crafting suspense in his script, leading with character first, planting conversational bombs that go off at intervals throughout the plot.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
McCarthy has a deft way with crafting suspense in his script, leading with character first, planting conversational bombs that go off at intervals throughout the plot.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
Many of this year's moms have had shorter intervals between births.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
There is also a sinking slope decking display simulating the 15-degree angle that the ship sank, at 15-minute intervals, for visitors to climb upon.
—Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intervals
Noun
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The system can process harder requests, manage interruptions, and continue conversations naturally.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Construction on the people mover was initially supposed to be substantially complete by December 2018, and service interruptions were supposed to be kept to a minimum during construction.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Noun
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At smaller hospitals like Winona Health, those savings can fill gaps left by Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements, which often don’t cover the full cost of providing that care.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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To close persistent gender gaps in nursing, leaders must invest in accessible funding for nurses’ education, expand outreach to men, and amplify men working in nursing as mentors to future applicants.—
Nicholas A. Giordano,
STAT,
8 May 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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That alone changes the math — his cardio dropoff against Strickland was directly tied to the weight cut, and removing that variable fixes one of the only real holes in his game.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Bullet holes could be seen in the back door of one of the homes.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Business major Andrea Lui found the chatbot’s voice to be surprisingly human, but the conversation felt choppy with odd pauses.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Business major Andrea Lui found the chatbot’s voice to be surprisingly human, but the conversation felt choppy with odd pauses.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An old toothbrush can be handy for cleaning out smaller crevices.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Seal any cracks and crevices with caulk.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Intervals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intervals. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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