1
as in intervals
a break in continuity
there's an occasional interstice in the tedium, but most of the novel is boring
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2
as in gaps
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
pesky weeds growing in the interstices between the flagstones
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interstices
Noun
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Dedicate regular time, even short intervals, specifically for inquiry and reflection.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025 -
The Norwegian 4×4 protocol, developed by researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), involves four rounds of four-minute high-intensity intervals followed by three-minute recovery periods.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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By transforming consumer devices into medical monitoring tools, gaps could be bridged in health care by providing continuous oversight.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Without such infrastructure, stablecoins risk being hobbled by operational gaps rather than technological limits.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Customers who endure more than six sustained power interruptions longer than 5 minutes in one year are also eligible for the $42 outage credit.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Urban Outfitters brand is sensitive to consumer preferences and economic changes; elevated inventories or supply chain interruptions could prompt markdowns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This set includes six hangers, each designed with five holes that can hold five garments both horizontally (up to 6 pounds) and vertically (up to 8 pounds).—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Several bullet holes, a pile of sheets, clothing and cardboard covered in blood were all found at the scene, along with an AR-style rifle, other guns and several pools of blood, according to the outlet.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Further proof that Stafford’s summer hiatuses didn’t cause the Rams any major problems, McVay and Stafford leaned hard on the passing game.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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Since her 1984 debut on the public scene, Diamond Life, sold over six million copies worldwide, she been defined by deliberate scarcity, favoring long hiatuses and powerful comebacks.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Key prevention strategies include sealing cracks and crevices in walls, roofs, and around windows and doors.—
Matthew Binnicker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The females wait folded within crevices in bark.—
Rosanna Warren,
The Atlantic,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These pauses break the illusion of seamless intelligence.—
Ivo Ivanov,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In May, Axios obtained audio from Biden's October 2023 interview with special counsel Robert Hur, which showed memory lapses and prolonged pauses.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Interstices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interstices. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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