1
as in interval
a break in continuity
an interruption in cable service during the lightning storm
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2
as in pause
a momentary halt in an activity
a brief interruption in the discussion while we all got coffee
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Recent Examples of interruption
The new improvements are expected to reduce blockages and interruptions to operational efficiency.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
During the first week of the fires, permit applications dropped 80%, indicating an interruption in location shooting, though work on studio lots returned relatively quickly, says Philip Sokoloski, spokesman for FilmLA.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 18 Jan. 2025
The best way to sum up his struggles in Detroit and Arizona was an interruption in timing.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
This discrepancy is due in part to significantly lower lifetime earnings, as well as potential factors like career interruptions for caregiving or a tendency and/or need for some to prioritize family needs over personal savings.
—Paula Thielen, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
During the first week of the fires, permit applications dropped 80%, indicating an interruption in location shooting, though work on studio lots returned relatively quickly, says Philip Sokoloski, spokesman for FilmLA.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 18 Jan. 2025
The best way to sum up his struggles in Detroit and Arizona was an interruption in timing.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
This discrepancy is due in part to significantly lower lifetime earnings, as well as potential factors like career interruptions for caregiving or a tendency and/or need for some to prioritize family needs over personal savings.
—Paula Thielen, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruption
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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Robert Lewandowski pulled one back with a 13th minute penalty, but the Greek striker on the other side of the ball completed his hat trick in just over half an hour meaning that Barca trailed 3-1 at the interval.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
21 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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Democrats have raged over the order, with James announcing a plan to halt the pause, which is slated to be enacted by 5 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday.—
Jack Birle,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
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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Their bond feels palpably warm and realistic, a comforting lull that Salles is tempting the audience into.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The beer, spirits and wine industries were already prepared for a continued lull in sales for 2025, then came the U.S. surgeon general's call for cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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If City rush things, the gaps to their opponents can be too big to close and those trying to close them do not have the legs to do so.—
Sam Lee,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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More from Personal Finance: This should be your ‘last resort’ to cover an emergency expense Your tax return could be ‘flagged for audit’ without these forms Changes Americans would make to close social security’s financial gap Renters are also earning more, giving them more buying power.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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Tariffs could be coming for Americans' wallets U.S. consumers and retailers took a brief breath of relief Tuesday after Mexico and the United States reached a one-month agreement to stave off tariffs and a looming trade war.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2025
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The fact that the Internal Affairs investigation was closed without interviewing the officers who smelled alcohol on the breath of the Commissioner’s girlfriend, observed the scene, and made critical decisions that night is unacceptable.—
Dominick Vargas,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2025
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Rising costs:Why Americans paid so much more for health care in 2024 Need a break?—
Sriparna Roy,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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Cool down after workouts, take adequate breaks between training sessions and get enough sleep.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Interruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruption. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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