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as in gaps
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
steam was rising from a hiatus in the ground
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as in interruptions
a break in continuity
a three-year hiatus before the fifth book in the series appeared
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Recent Examples of hiatuses
Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.
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CBS News,
26 May 2026
Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.
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ABC News,
25 May 2026
Over nearly two decades, BIGBANG has weathered member departures, legal controversies, and years-long hiatuses.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
20 Mar. 2026
More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.
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Colleen Newvine,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.
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Colleen Newvine,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
Many older athletes, celebrated for beating the odds or for being the oldest, return despite setbacks and hiatuses from competition.
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Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
4 Feb. 2026
Coverdale has served as the grounding vocalist for Whitesnake since 1978, with a few brief hiatuses.
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Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
14 Nov. 2025
Newcomers this year include Ming, Ressence, Leica, Studio Sarpaneva, Konstantin Chaykin, Fortis, Fears, Bianchet, Artya, and Artisans de Genève, along with two brands returning after long hiatuses, HYT and Zenith.
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Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
CBS News,
26 May 2026
Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.
—
ABC News,
25 May 2026
Over nearly two decades, BIGBANG has weathered member departures, legal controversies, and years-long hiatuses.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
20 Mar. 2026
More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.
—
Colleen Newvine,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.
—
Colleen Newvine,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
Many older athletes, celebrated for beating the odds or for being the oldest, return despite setbacks and hiatuses from competition.
—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
4 Feb. 2026
Coverdale has served as the grounding vocalist for Whitesnake since 1978, with a few brief hiatuses.
—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
14 Nov. 2025
Newcomers this year include Ming, Ressence, Leica, Studio Sarpaneva, Konstantin Chaykin, Fortis, Fears, Bianchet, Artya, and Artisans de Genève, along with two brands returning after long hiatuses, HYT and Zenith.
—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiatuses
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Casemiro was able to coast through performances against poor Haiti and Scotland sides in two of Brazil’s group stage games, but Morocco provided much sterner opposition that exposed some worrying gaps in midfield.
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The problem, inherent to the design, has always been the physical gaps between those individual boxes.
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The result can be a more consistent connection, fewer interruptions and less of that infuriating mid-episode quality drop.
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These are arranged in a 2+1 redundant, Tier III-compliant setup that prevents power interruptions through battery-to-generator transitions.
Noun
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The Chileans drilled holes allowing workers to insert a camera and pinpoint his location.
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Plus, Hannah Vanbiber uncovers why World Cup players are cutting holes in their socks.
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When asked to run similar projections while modeling for factors such as return variability, family income and investor behavior, Morningstar showcases a more subdued picture of financial health for account holders at the same intervals.
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NayaDaya's approach uses a three-question survey conducted in waves during integration (typically 1-2 days after closing, then at recurring intervals).
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The itinerary also builds in natural pauses, from ferries and viewpoints to kayaking, biking, hiking and fjord activities.
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His health problems resembled a fall down a long flight of stairs, with pauses at several landings.
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“Hiatuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiatuses. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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