1
as in interruption
a break in continuity
there were intervals of thousands of years between the major ice ages
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2
as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
unable to find my way out of the maze, I cheated and squeezed through a convenient interval in the hedge
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Recent Examples of interval
Sateen is a cotton fabric in a satin weave structure where the warps and wefts interlace at irregular intervals as compared to plain weave, Glusica explains.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
For now, these funds are funding their own collapse, at quarterly intervals.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Expect intervals of clouds and sunshine with breezy conditions and highs in the 80s.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Unlike traditional belt or chain timing, wet timing circulates oil over the timing belt to significantly lower friction losses, resulting in a timing change interval of 150,000 miles (241,400 km).
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
For now, these funds are funding their own collapse, at quarterly intervals.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Expect intervals of clouds and sunshine with breezy conditions and highs in the 80s.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Unlike traditional belt or chain timing, wet timing circulates oil over the timing belt to significantly lower friction losses, resulting in a timing change interval of 150,000 miles (241,400 km).
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for interval
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interval
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As the city has become a year-round base, their clients—often finance and tech principals relocating from New York and California—expect homes to support work, family life, and entertaining without interruption.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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The structure remains fairly traditional, allowing the images to carry the weight of the story without interruption.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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The gender gap narrowed slightly in recent years but widened again in 2025, according to an analysis by the Economic Policy Institute.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Another admitted to brushing crumbs into the gap between the stove and counter as a child—only to be caught and made to pull the appliance out and deep-clean the entire area.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Though the programs also typically face each other during the regular season, the rivalry series took a hiatus this year due to scheduling conflicts for the Huskies after the Big East expanded to 20 conference games.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Montreux Jazz Festival 2026 will celebrate 60 years of the festival with its return to the Convention Centre after a two-year hiatus.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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Just two weeks ago, Gary Woodland decided ot shared his struggles with post traumatic stress disorder, brought on after a September 2023 surgery, which involved a baseball-sized hole cut from the side of his head, to remove a brain lesion.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Canales admits the loss of Robinson leaves a hole in the defensive line rotation.—
Mike Kaye
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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After a pause earlier this month to make way for the WGA talks, negotiation are set to pick up with the Sean Astin-run SAG-AFTRA in June, if not sooner.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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Instead of plowing ahead with the current design, perhaps a pause is warranted.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Interval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interval. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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