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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
Work on the area in short intervals and check it frequently.
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Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
The 16 laps are split into four intervals, marked by a sprint every four laps.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026
Skiers set off at 30-second intervals, so the winner can’t be determined until the final skier to start crosses the finish line and records a time.
—Mike Wilson, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
The bike maker is also expected to extend service intervals beyond the MX and EDX’s demanding 15-hour oil changes and 45-hour piston replacement schedules.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
But out of the gate, a rare color kept popping up for Shiffrin on the video board, at each of her intervals.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Competitors start in intervals and go through four shooting segments, with five targets each.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Chilly with intervals of clouds and sunshine.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Feb. 2026
When a customer orders orange beef or mapo tofu, a robotic arm delivers the ingredients to an electronic wok, which cooks them for precise intervals before depositing the food in a bowl.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
The 16 laps are split into four intervals, marked by a sprint every four laps.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026
Skiers set off at 30-second intervals, so the winner can’t be determined until the final skier to start crosses the finish line and records a time.
—Mike Wilson, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
The bike maker is also expected to extend service intervals beyond the MX and EDX’s demanding 15-hour oil changes and 45-hour piston replacement schedules.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
But out of the gate, a rare color kept popping up for Shiffrin on the video board, at each of her intervals.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Competitors start in intervals and go through four shooting segments, with five targets each.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Chilly with intervals of clouds and sunshine.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Feb. 2026
When a customer orders orange beef or mapo tofu, a robotic arm delivers the ingredients to an electronic wok, which cooks them for precise intervals before depositing the food in a bowl.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intervals
Noun
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But late Thursday, the company sent a news release naming Brian Kletch as the new owner, saying the business will remain in operation without any closures or interruptions in production.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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Hungary blocked a new package of EU sanctions on Russia in response to interruptions in Russian oil supplies that pass through Ukraine, and vowed to veto any further pro-Ukraine policies until oil flows resume.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mo works with students and their families, often translating for parents and helping bridge cultural and language gaps between school and home.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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This synergistic process ensures that the perovskite layer is not only formed quickly but is also structurally superior and free of the typical interface gaps.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.—
Colleen Newvine,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.—
Colleen Newvine,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For most of Sunday, Bridgeman played golf stuck in neutral, par golf through 15 holes with nobody — not even McIlroy — truly providing pressure.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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McIlory remained steady, parring the final seven holes, but failed to gain ground.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the Heated Rivalry season finale, this seclusion shapes many defining (and tension-heavy) moments between the pro-hockey-playing protagonists, from free-flowing conversations in the living room to cuddles around the firepit and deep, reflective pauses by the water.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Shawn joins us a moment later, and he is reserved, not hostile but preternaturally wary, measuring out his words with pauses and deference cut with self-possession.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Wipe thoroughly around the rubber seal with the dampened cloth, paying extra attention to any folds, seams, and hidden crevices.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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The odor comes from food particles and bacteria trapped on the surface or in cracks and crevices.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Intervals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intervals. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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