as in interval
a break in continuity
there was a parenthesis of silence when the microphone momentarily lost power
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Recent Examples of parenthesis
The last two highlight lines alter the way Vim highlights matching parentheses by changing the highlight method to an underline instead of a big full-height cursor-emulating block.
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Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
See the full list of this year’s Peabody Award winners below, listed by category and in alphabetical order (with network/platform in parentheses).
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
The entries were lightly edited for clarity, including correcting spelling errors, removing certain addresses for privacy purposes and adding attendees' last names in parenthesis for context.
—Megan Menchaca, Houston Chronicle, 18 Apr. 2026
Each writer’s personal ranking will appear in parentheses next to their name.
—Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
See the full list of this year’s Peabody Award winners below, listed by category and in alphabetical order (with network/platform in parentheses).
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
The entries were lightly edited for clarity, including correcting spelling errors, removing certain addresses for privacy purposes and adding attendees' last names in parenthesis for context.
—Megan Menchaca, Houston Chronicle, 18 Apr. 2026
Each writer’s personal ranking will appear in parentheses next to their name.
—Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parenthesis
Noun
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Use twine or soft plant ties to attach the branches or canes of sprawling and grabbing climbers to the support structure at regular intervals, tying securely but not too tightly.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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The volcano rumbles at predictable intervals, a low groan like a thunderstorm a few valleys over.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Outrigger Santa Cruz went on to place third, which Luckow called an impressive finish given the mid-race interruption.—
David Caraccio
May 27,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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Representatives from dozens of agencies, incuding the New Jersey State Police, discussed the potential of cyber attacks, infrastructure interruptions, and infectious diseases.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Boyle had a stroke in 2022, which led to a brief hiatus from public life and performing.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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In the middle of what will ultimately be the longest hiatus the film franchise has ever seen, a new 007 video game might just be the salve that fans sorely need.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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Taiwanese officials say they were not alerted to any potential pauses, according to The Associated Press.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Before hitting the pause button, Joanne and Noah host their first dinner party.—
Hugh Hart,
IndieWire,
23 May 2026
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Grissom hit it toward the cavernous right-center field gap at Comerica Park.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Langstroth’s design maintained an optimal 8 mm gap between frames to prevent bees from fusing them together.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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“Parenthesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parenthesis. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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