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
The celestial events happen annually or at other intervals, NASA says.
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Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 4 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
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
But ceasefires without security architectures are merely intervals between rounds of violence.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 16 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
Edward Damiano carved his life into precise 90-minute intervals.
—Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 4 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
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
But ceasefires without security architectures are merely intervals between rounds of violence.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 16 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
Edward Damiano carved his life into precise 90-minute intervals.
—Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intervals
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The sudden sting, the constant urge to run to the bathroom and the interruptions to work or intimacy can feel both embarrassing and unsettling.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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On Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said airline traffic will be reduced by 10% across 40 locations starting Friday amid staffing interruptions.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There were gaps and cracks at the metal flashing joints throughout the cook lines.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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As financial inequality widens, Vivian Tu, SoFi’s new Chief of Financial Empowerment is tackling the systemic gaps traditional advice ignores.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
7 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
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After several hiatuses, the buckets returned in 2016, 2022, and 2023.—
Ben Kelly,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To prevent water buildup that could block energy generation, the researchers added micro drainage holes that let water flow downward but not upward, and keep the surface clear for droplet impacts.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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On Tuesday, the league announced that from the upcoming season, all LIV events will be played over four days and 72 holes.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Spearheaded by The People's Union USA, these spending pauses have lasted anywhere from 24 hours to one week.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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This resulted in the disruption of non-essential public services, including pauses in funding and federal employee salaries, the closure of national parks and administrative delays across federal agencies.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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How To Keep Stink Bugs Out Stink bugs can squeeze into tight spaces between siding, crawl into cracks and crevices in window frames, and enter through open doors, windows, and vents.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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The invasive beetles from Asia would burrow through bark, the females laying eggs in crevices.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Intervals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intervals. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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