as in interval
a break in continuity
there was a parenthesis of silence when the microphone momentarily lost power
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Recent Examples of parenthesis
These are the top 25 safest countries for LGBTQ travelers, according to the 2025 Gay Travel Index (the number in parentheses is the ranking, as numerous countries shared the same ranking on this list).
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Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 4 June 2025
Numbers in parentheses denote where the teams ranked in the lottery odds and their odds of winning the top overall pick.
2025 MLB draft order
1.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
For each stock example, the month in parentheses is the month of the initial drop from highs.
—Randy Watts, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Top 10 With records through Tuesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
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Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 4 June 2025
Numbers in parentheses denote where the teams ranked in the lottery odds and their odds of winning the top overall pick.
2025 MLB draft order
1.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
For each stock example, the month in parentheses is the month of the initial drop from highs.
—Randy Watts, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Top 10 With records through Tuesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parenthesis
Noun
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Advertisement How to start interval walking Ready to give Japanese walking a spin?—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
25 July 2025
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Iommi added the diabolus in musica, an eerie tritone musical interval denounced as unholy and dangerous since the Middle Ages.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
25 July 2025
Noun
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This gives them a chance with a microphone to get their case out to the other women without interruption, derailing, or backbiting.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
24 July 2025
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While intended as a safeguard, prior authorization has often been criticized for causing delays, increasing administrative workload for physicians, and potentially leading to patient care interruptions.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 July 2025
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They were also being reintroduced to Fall Out Boy following an extended hiatus while Paramore marked the beginning of a creative transformation with an explosive crossover hit.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 Aug. 2025
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After a one-week hiatus, South Park Season 27 will return with Episode 2 on the cable channel and the streaming platform this week.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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CyberArk's addition to the platform fills the last significant capability gap in Palo Alto's portfolio.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The gap between Mercedes and the leading team, McLaren, stands at 296 points.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Even though no funding has been cut, Jackson condemned the administration, contending the effect of the pause is going to be massive and could result in North Carolina firing about 1,000 educators.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Decisions are made, the next task appears, and there’s little pause to examine what worked or what missed.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Parenthesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parenthesis. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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