as in interval
a break in continuity
an awkward intermission between speeches
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Recent Examples of intermission
The Sabres took a 1-0 lead to the first intermission after a goal from Owen Power.
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Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Colorado had an 11-4 lead in shots on goal, but Florida led on the scoreboard in the first intermission.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
But things didn’t improve much for the visitors after the intermission.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
Jade Hill added 15 points and six assists for the Tommies, who were 1 for 11 from the field and scored only five points in the second quarter to fall behind 37-24 at intermission.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 2 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Colorado had an 11-4 lead in shots on goal, but Florida led on the scoreboard in the first intermission.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
But things didn’t improve much for the visitors after the intermission.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
Jade Hill added 15 points and six assists for the Tommies, who were 1 for 11 from the field and scored only five points in the second quarter to fall behind 37-24 at intermission.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermission
Noun
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But the current study, to the authors’ knowledge, is the first to use mortality data to employ the life-table method: a statistical technique for analyzing death rates and the probabilities of survival or death at different age intervals.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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Place lard in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until lard is melted. Remove the bowl from the stand mixer and use a wooden spoon to stir in the flour mixture and melted lard, alternating and mixing well between each addition.—
Kelly Brant,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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However, this decision leaves SNAP, which serves about 41 million Americans, and similar programs vulnerable to potential interruptions.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Public Health Health agency spokespeople issued a statement last week explaining that these were temporary interruptions designed to allow the Trump team to get up and running.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2025
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After a hiatus for Season 14, the German model returned to the NBC show for a four-year stint for Seasons 15-19.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2025
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Florida has three games left before the league hiatus, a two-game trip the Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals (34-11-7) on Tuesday (7 p.m., Scripps) and St. Louis Blues (24-25-4) on Thursday (8 p.m., Scripps) before hosting Ottawa on Saturday (7 p.m., Scripps).—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
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The film sees Williams, represented via a CGI monkey, start to reconnect with childhood friends after briefly hitting pause on his solo career.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
28 Jan. 2025
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What To Know Friday's execution will be the first in the state following a pause over the Christmas holiday.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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During these interludes, there is no tomorrow to plan for or worry about — there’s just now.—
Sofia Perez,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2025
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Since the end of the Biden administration, America is presently enjoying a rare interlude in the post–World War II era: there is no Kennedy in public office anywhere in America.—
The Editors,
National Review,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Intermission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermission. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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