1
as in interruption
a break in continuity
there were intervals of thousands of years between the major ice ages
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2
as in gap
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 interval
Start with walking and then begin adding in running intervals.
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Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
The dogs were then trained to pause for a short interval of time before demonstrating the action.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Add skipping intervals to your runs or walks: To add some variety during a walk or run, incorporate a few skipping intervals.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Borrowers are on the hook for interest payments, either at periodic intervals (usually every six months), or at the end of the agreement, when they are required to repay the obligation in full.
—Jennifer Morris, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for interval
Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
The dogs were then trained to pause for a short interval of time before demonstrating the action.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Add skipping intervals to your runs or walks: To add some variety during a walk or run, incorporate a few skipping intervals.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Borrowers are on the hook for interest payments, either at periodic intervals (usually every six months), or at the end of the agreement, when they are required to repay the obligation in full.
—Jennifer Morris, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for interval
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interval
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This brief interruption prevents hours wasted in reactive work modes.—
Vipin Thomas,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Baltimore could see challenges in maintaining the significant progress made in violent crime reduction, as federal officials under President Donald Trump slash local violence interruption grant funding.—
Hannah Gaskill,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2025
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Assuming that the two indices continued to diverge by the current rate, the gap would only grow.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Next-Gen Anti-Ransomware Protection—Preemptive And Resilient Security Despite AV and EDR advancements, modern ransomware tactics—including encryption bypass and stealthy execution—continue to exploit gaps in endpoint defenses.—
Bob Kruse,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Ahead of the American Music Awards’ return from a two-year hiatus on Memorial Day, the awards show has shared the complete list of nominations for its 2025 ceremony.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2025
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Hosted by Jennifer Lopez, the awards show will make its return on Memorial Day after a two-year hiatus.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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For nearly three years the school shunned NIL and refused to adjust the admissions process for potential transfers, digging itself a sizable hole.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Patching a drywall hole is a quick, affordable DIY task that anyone can do.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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And sometimes, a pause that lingers a moment longer than expected can speak louder than any update.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Join 87 others in the comments View Comments The survey was conducted from April 17 to 24, after the White House first announced expansive new tariffs on dozens of countries, and then called a pause on many of them.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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“Interval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interval. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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