as in to interrupt
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermit
Verb
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Yet no one candidate was given more than 30 seconds or a minute to respond to questions, and they were often interrupted by other candidates seeking to interject.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
5 June 2025 -
Tesla’s 2 big sellers - the Model 3 and Model Y - have recently been updated, which interrupted production.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Places like Burger King and Taco Bell did venture into chicken wraps at one point, but eventually discontinued them from the menu.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Apple took a similar stab at this idea in the early days of the iPhone with Game Center, which still exists as a service in the background on modern Apple devices but was discontinued as a standalone app quite a few years ago.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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His career got off to a promising start but was derailed in 2007 when he was suspended for the entire season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
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Jefferson has been suspended from his position, and if convicted, faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Impact grants now allow up to $20,000 to be dispersed per business.—
Erin Yarnall,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Scientists are still searching for answers about how Y. pestis evolved and dispersed, but recent analysis of ancient and modern Y. pestis samples revealed how plague managed to persist among humans for hundreds of years after pandemic waves petered out.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The House then passed several more bills and adjourned early Tuesday morning.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2025
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The bill passed the Missouri House of Representatives earlier this month but lacked support in the Senate, which adjourned early, leading Kehoe to call the special session for next week.—
Nate Taylor,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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After a short discussion between the clubs and Major League Baseball, the game was postponed.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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The Division 1 softball game between Poway and Ayala was postponed because of rain.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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As part of a 2025 legal settlement, the district agreed to suspend the courses, disband its curriculum committee, and sever ties with the consultants.—
Tammi Rossman Benjamin,
Oc Register,
29 May 2025
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The administration is disbanding a Justice Department unit that pursues civil and criminal actions against companies that sell contaminated food and is reassigning its attorneys.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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Some lawmakers want to defer capital gains taxes for mutual fund investors The average 401(k) savings rate hit a record high.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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Ronaldo, 39, played for the Italian club between 2018 and 2021 with the back payment related to his agreement with Juventus to defer part of his wages during the Covid pandemic.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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“Intermit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermit. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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