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
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.
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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
The Falcon tracked the A350 by maintaining specific distance intervals (as near as around 100 meters) in order to collect samples from the exhaust gases.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Position two or three oven racks at even intervals and heat the oven to three-fifty.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Rain chances may linger into Thursday and Friday, though intervals of sun are also possible as temperatures hold in the mid to upper 60s.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
Plan for the Season To extend your harvest, succession plant fast-growing crops, like radishes and carrots, at two to four week intervals through early summer.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
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
The Falcon tracked the A350 by maintaining specific distance intervals (as near as around 100 meters) in order to collect samples from the exhaust gases.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Position two or three oven racks at even intervals and heat the oven to three-fifty.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Rain chances may linger into Thursday and Friday, though intervals of sun are also possible as temperatures hold in the mid to upper 60s.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
Plan for the Season To extend your harvest, succession plant fast-growing crops, like radishes and carrots, at two to four week intervals through early summer.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intervals
Noun
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Employees restock more frequently and experience fewer interruptions from weekend shoppers, resulting in shelves that tend to stay better organized and fuller.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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These interruptions feel familiar, making the eventual release believable.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ground covers can suppress weeds, protect topsoil from erosion and drought, and fill empty gaps between stepping stones, pavers, and barren ground.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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To reduce gaps in funding and improve reserve levels long-term, the city manager will present options to consider at upcoming budget study sessions, which are open to the public.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
1 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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Borers tunnel and weave through branches, leaving holes and open wounds as evidence of their travels.—
Emily Leahy,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Kaser’s masterstroke is in compounding these questions of agency with his deft writing style—there are motifs of holes, bottles, and explosions.—
Alastair Shuttleworth,
Pitchfork,
2 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 4 May. 2026.
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