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
Top 10 With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Teams are listed with first-place votes in parentheses, results from their Kickoff Classic preseason game, and next game.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
The stats in parentheses reflect Maye’s camp-long performance.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
The number of points received is in parentheses.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2025
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Teams are listed with first-place votes in parentheses, results from their Kickoff Classic preseason game, and next game.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
The stats in parentheses reflect Maye’s camp-long performance.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
The number of points received is in parentheses.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parenthesis
Noun
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That is because there is not supposed to be an interval.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
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Make sure the chili is in a microwave-safe container, then use the defrost setting to heat it in short intervals until thawed.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In the meantime, Payton didn’t express much frustration over the interruptions to the team’s bye-week preparation.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Jan. 2026
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Bed bugs aren’t covered in most plans, but interruption-for-any-reason coverage could help consumers recoup some of the unused trip expenses, according to Seven Corners.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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However, Hall returned in 1991 and has remained on the series ever since (except for a 2009 to 2011 hiatus).—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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BirdStock 2025 included 80 vendors, the most in the festival’s four editions since it was revitalized in 2022 after a 12-year hiatus.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Federal lawmakers are trying to avoid another closure that would lead to furloughs of thousands of federal workers and a pause in some government operations.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2026
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Disneyland will restart its 70th anniversary celebration with a new menu lineup designed to tempt foodies and keep them coming back for more after pressing pause on the yearlong party during the Halloween and Christmas seasons.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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City officials say Tuesday's fire underscores the ongoing risks at the site and reinforces their call for broader state-level reform to address enforcement gaps at mobile home parks.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Of course, choosing an insurance option that balances financial constraints with solid coverage is by no means simple, and many owners purchase policies that either cost more than necessary or have coverage gaps.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Parenthesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parenthesis. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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