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
Sow cilantro seeds at intervals in spring and late summer to provide a continuous supply of tasty foliage followed by the beneficial blooms.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
The little details are also covered—ice water delivered at regular intervals by beach staff, as well as complimentary kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and snorkel gear, making a spontaneous adventure easy to come by.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The long interval makes tracking down people who may have been exposed particularly difficult.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Route 37 will have stops at 30-minute intervals instead of 15 minutes between the Airport Station and Douglas Road Station on weekdays and Saturdays, and 40 minutes instead of 20 minutes on Sundays due to low ridership.
—Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
The little details are also covered—ice water delivered at regular intervals by beach staff, as well as complimentary kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and snorkel gear, making a spontaneous adventure easy to come by.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The long interval makes tracking down people who may have been exposed particularly difficult.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Route 37 will have stops at 30-minute intervals instead of 15 minutes between the Airport Station and Douglas Road Station on weekdays and Saturdays, and 40 minutes instead of 20 minutes on Sundays due to low ridership.
—Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interval
Noun
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Assayas is, above all, an urbane filmmaker, with no room for discourse so crude or interruption so abrupt as to let the winds of history waft through his film unperfumed.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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The interruption occurred Wednesday, and pressure has since been restored, according to an alert from the city.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Shoppers rave that the arm openings truly stand out, describing them as notably flattering and well-designed, without any awkward gaps.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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To narrow those gaps, Thyme Care connects cancer patients with personalized care and resources.—
Ellen Sheng,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The festival has been on a years-long hiatus.—
Joshua Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Aiken ran for Congress twice While on hiatus from music, Aiken made two bids for Congress.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Rai closed in commanding fashion, playing his final 10 holes in six-under par without a blemish on the scorecard en route to a closing 65 and a three-shot victory at nine-under overall.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Some birds also will poke holes in the ground looking for tasty critters.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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There was a pause in the action in the fourth inning when plate umpire Brian O’Nora exited with concussion-like symptoms after getting hit by a foul ball.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Let’s pause here for a moment for an important bit of context.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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“Interval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interval. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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