as in intervals
a break in continuity
there was a parenthesis of silence when the microphone momentarily lost power
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Recent Examples of parentheses
Top 10 With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
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Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Each writer’s personal ranking will appear in parentheses next to their name.
—Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
At one point in the Symposium on Young American Men, one of the few female panelists named a statistic about suicidal thoughts among young men—then, as if in parentheses, added that the rate was even higher for women.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
The number in parentheses is what percentage of ballots the candidate was on last year.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Here is the Hurricanes’ complete 2026 schedule with 2025 records in parentheses.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Their year of induction is in parentheses.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Each writer’s personal ranking will appear in parentheses next to their name.
—Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
At one point in the Symposium on Young American Men, one of the few female panelists named a statistic about suicidal thoughts among young men—then, as if in parentheses, added that the rate was even higher for women.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
The number in parentheses is what percentage of ballots the candidate was on last year.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Here is the Hurricanes’ complete 2026 schedule with 2025 records in parentheses.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Their year of induction is in parentheses.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parentheses
Noun
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This meant that watching your ship blast across the screen — as well as the aliens appearing at random intervals — hit harder for players, ramping up the tension and, ultimately, the fun.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Keep microwaving in 10-second intervals, stirring in between, until all of the chocolate is melted.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Experts attribute the interruptions to supply chain disruptions and a surge in demand, tied in part to panic buying.—
April 2,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The human costs of grant uncertainty While interruptions to grant funding slow scientific progress, there is an immediate real-world human cost to the upheaval.—
Nara Parameswaran,
The Conversation,
30 Mar. 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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And in South Florida groups have stepped in to support migrants navigating complicated immigration processes, from deportation to self-deportation, often filling gaps left by government systems.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Experts have also said America’s broader retirement system earns just a C-plus grade, with persistent gaps in coverage, savings adequacy, and longevity protection.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To travel just one meter, these fish require an average of 30 to 60 seconds of movement, along with eight to nine short pauses and nine one-hour rests on horizontal ledges along their route, according to Phys.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
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The months of rehab, setbacks and pauses took their toll on the living legend.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Parentheses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parentheses. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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