1
as in intervals
a break in continuity
an interruption in cable service during the lightning storm
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2
as in pauses
a momentary halt in an activity
a brief interruption in the discussion while we all got coffee
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Recent Examples of interruptions
Experts attribute the interruptions to supply chain disruptions and a surge in demand, tied in part to panic buying.
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April 2, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The human costs of grant uncertainty While interruptions to grant funding slow scientific progress, there is an immediate real-world human cost to the upheaval.
—Nara Parameswaran, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Put an end to interruptions when listening to your favorite music or podcast with these wireless headphones.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
The revolution will not be televised The revolution will not be brought to you by Xerox in four parts without commercial interruptions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Mar. 2026
Supreme Court arguments have never been short on interruptions, and each justice brings their own flair to the bench.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 25 Mar. 2026
Set boundaries around interruptions and keep promises practical.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Last week, Orbán, who is widely seen as the Kremlin’s biggest advocate in the EU, blocked a 90-billion euro ($106 billion) EU loan to Ukraine over the interruptions and vowed to veto any further pro-Ukraine decisions until oil flows resume.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
With few interruptions beyond a handful of quick DJ sets, Sunday’s show felt like a party.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 23 Mar. 2026
April 2, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The human costs of grant uncertainty While interruptions to grant funding slow scientific progress, there is an immediate real-world human cost to the upheaval.
—Nara Parameswaran, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Put an end to interruptions when listening to your favorite music or podcast with these wireless headphones.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
The revolution will not be televised The revolution will not be brought to you by Xerox in four parts without commercial interruptions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Mar. 2026
Supreme Court arguments have never been short on interruptions, and each justice brings their own flair to the bench.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 25 Mar. 2026
Set boundaries around interruptions and keep promises practical.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Last week, Orbán, who is widely seen as the Kremlin’s biggest advocate in the EU, blocked a 90-billion euro ($106 billion) EU loan to Ukraine over the interruptions and vowed to veto any further pro-Ukraine decisions until oil flows resume.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
With few interruptions beyond a handful of quick DJ sets, Sunday’s show felt like a party.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruptions
Noun
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This meant that watching your ship blast across the screen — as well as the aliens appearing at random intervals — hit harder for players, ramping up the tension and, ultimately, the fun.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Keep microwaving in 10-second intervals, stirring in between, until all of the chocolate is melted.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Places such as Anstruther and Crail provide natural pauses, with the former offering one of Scotland’s most beautiful tidal pools, offering everything from fresh seafood to small galleries and historic streets to explore.—
Rosie Conroy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Still in effect are various other pauses on legal migration – including a pause on the issuing of immigrant visas for 75 countries, and a pause on all immigration applications from countries covered by the travel ban.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Over nearly two decades, BIGBANG has weathered member departures, legal controversies, and years-long hiatuses.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.—
Colleen Newvine,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Referring to the decline in permits approved, ECMC Director Julie Murphy said there were lulls as everyone adjusted course.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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Acting in a movie involves a lot of waiting around, too—as the crew repositions cameras and adjusts the lighting, among other things—and those lulls provided me with plenty of time to feel queasy with anxiety.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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And in South Florida groups have stepped in to support migrants navigating complicated immigration processes, from deportation to self-deportation, often filling gaps left by government systems.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Experts have also said America’s broader retirement system earns just a C-plus grade, with persistent gaps in coverage, savings adequacy, and longevity protection.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Interruptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruptions. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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