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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This, though, is a curious interval for Swiss watches, those mechanical wonders, running not on batteries but on springs and gears.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Users can also select between four timer settings at one-hour intervals.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
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Upon resuming the meeting, Breadon didn’t directly address the arrests, but said no further interruptions would be tolerated, per Council rules.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The ride interruptions quickly became a topic of discussion among Disney fans online.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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The league will end its hiatus on July 16 – in between the semifinals and finals of the World Cup – to draw eyeballs while the world is in full-on soccer mode.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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After the hiatus, filming is slated to continue through the end of the year for a premiere in 2027.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Most recently, Warnock had criticized the pause in federal food aid known as SNAP.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Temporary national programs During major crises like the one that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, the government may enact short-term protections like stimulus payments or collection pauses to help borrowers who cannot meet their payment obligations.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Related Stories The central tension running through his presentation was a per-capita gap that remains vast.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Nationals relievers Brad Lord and Clayton Beeter bridged the gap after lefty starter Andrew Alvarez departed after four innings.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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“Parenthesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parenthesis. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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