1
as in interruptions
a break in continuity
there were intervals of thousands of years between the major ice ages
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2
as in gaps
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 intervals
Dedicate regular time, even short intervals, specifically for inquiry and reflection.
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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
Older research suggests that short intervals of green exercise—particularly low- or moderate-intensity—resulted in self-esteem improvements.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Cianfrance also spent years talking with the real Jeff Manchester from prison in the 15-minute intervals allowed in an effort to do justice to the story, and that level of research pays off.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
The best, and possibly easiest option, is to plant multiple pots at one week intervals.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Over all time intervals, the Moon outshines all other sources — and yes, even the Sun — in gamma-ray light.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
No structured workout, no intervals or high-intensity efforts, just getting time on the bike.
—Micah Ling, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
Notably, the same trend of declining usage at weekend intervals, when schoolchildren do not typically have work to do, also continued.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
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
Older research suggests that short intervals of green exercise—particularly low- or moderate-intensity—resulted in self-esteem improvements.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Cianfrance also spent years talking with the real Jeff Manchester from prison in the 15-minute intervals allowed in an effort to do justice to the story, and that level of research pays off.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
The best, and possibly easiest option, is to plant multiple pots at one week intervals.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Over all time intervals, the Moon outshines all other sources — and yes, even the Sun — in gamma-ray light.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
No structured workout, no intervals or high-intensity efforts, just getting time on the bike.
—Micah Ling, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
Notably, the same trend of declining usage at weekend intervals, when schoolchildren do not typically have work to do, also continued.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intervals
Noun
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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
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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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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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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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Unlike the more elite schools, community colleges and state schools often do not have hundreds of thousands of dollars to lobby Congress, let alone finance litigation or support students impacted by federal funding cuts or pauses.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
10 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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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
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“Intervals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intervals. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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