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
Lower-risk bridges with lighter traffic and sound materials may qualify for longer intervals.
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Alex Krasnok, Fortune, 21 June 2026
Under current federal rules, many bridges must be inspected in, at most, 24-month intervals.
—Alex Krasnok, The Conversation, 19 June 2026
At intervals John would shamble around the stage in a cruel parody of a disabled person, which in those days offended no one.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026
While diehards have grumbled about the two intervals, which enable media partners to air as many as 10 in-match commercials per game, the opportunity to squeeze some extra revenue out of the FIFA mandate has been too lucrative for Fox to pass up.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026
Water the transplant deeply at regular intervals, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings, says Canney.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026
Microwave the corn for 20-second intervals, turning after each, until the corn is warm.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
That’s because at intervals between courses came surprises that made an order-what-you-like dinner feel more like a tasting menu experience.
—Christine Sarkis, USA Today, 13 June 2026
Rectangular lamps were fixed at regular intervals between the pillars, and green metal railings lined the gaps to keep people from falling into the water.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Alex Krasnok, Fortune, 21 June 2026
Under current federal rules, many bridges must be inspected in, at most, 24-month intervals.
—Alex Krasnok, The Conversation, 19 June 2026
At intervals John would shamble around the stage in a cruel parody of a disabled person, which in those days offended no one.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026
While diehards have grumbled about the two intervals, which enable media partners to air as many as 10 in-match commercials per game, the opportunity to squeeze some extra revenue out of the FIFA mandate has been too lucrative for Fox to pass up.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026
Water the transplant deeply at regular intervals, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings, says Canney.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026
Microwave the corn for 20-second intervals, turning after each, until the corn is warm.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
That’s because at intervals between courses came surprises that made an order-what-you-like dinner feel more like a tasting menu experience.
—Christine Sarkis, USA Today, 13 June 2026
Rectangular lamps were fixed at regular intervals between the pillars, and green metal railings lined the gaps to keep people from falling into the water.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intervals
Noun
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Home environments introduce variables, from power interruptions, internet instability, household noise, and isolation, that may contribute to employee dissatisfaction over time.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Declutter Your Creativity The biggest clutter to creative work is the constant stream of interruptions and quick-win tasks throughout the average workday.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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That edit-first habit is the real core of how to build a capsule wardrobe, since what is left reveals the gaps worth filling.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Today’s food environment and gaps in health education affect children across the socioeconomic spectrum.—
Jordan Schriver,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 May 2026
Noun
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The piece has seven holes for customization, and it’s designed to be worn at the hips or waist.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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If your idea of a bucket-list trip includes your furry friend digging holes in the sand and splashing around in the surf, then add Rehoboth Beach to the top of your list.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Noun
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New Citadel employees learn not to fill in those pauses.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Speakers left pauses for imaginary conversational partners to respond, as if observing real turn-taking conventions.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Vacuum along baseboards, in mattress seams, and inside the crevices of upholstered furniture, too.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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The crevices may not be fully cleaned through the dishwasher.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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“Intervals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intervals. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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