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
The number of points received is in parentheses.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2025
The full preseason All-ACC team is below, with the total number of votes received in parenthesis.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
Here is the full preseason poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, followed by total votes:
BIG TEN PRESEASON POLL
As compiled by Cleveland.com
1.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 21 July 2025
Mississippi State * First-place votes in parentheses My ballot
1.
—Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 17 July 2025
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2025
The full preseason All-ACC team is below, with the total number of votes received in parenthesis.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
Here is the full preseason poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, followed by total votes:
BIG TEN PRESEASON POLL
As compiled by Cleveland.com
1.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 21 July 2025
Mississippi State * First-place votes in parentheses My ballot
1.
—Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parenthesis
Noun
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Dedicate regular time, even short intervals, specifically for inquiry and reflection.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sarr had also headed over the crossbar from a set piece before the interval.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The technical college has experienced long delays between losing an instructor and hiring another, resulting in program interruptions and delayed completion for students, including in accounting, massage therapy and automotive services.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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Smart cities must plan for potential breaches and create systems that can withstand and recover rapidly from interruption.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Day-Lewis ended his eight-year hiatus to star in Anemone, the directorial debut of his 27-year-old son, Ronan.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
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CliftonFest After a six-year hiatus, CliftonFest is coming back to celebrate the richness of the local arts scene and culture.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With the gap between predictive models and regulatory maps now exposed, pressure is building on municipalities and state agencies to modernize infrastructure and flood mitigation planning.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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While the Dell still trailed the Acer, the gap was narrower than in the CPU tests.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pause will last three years and could save restaurants $850 in fees annually while potentially boosting their sales.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
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People hear your tone, your pauses, your personality.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Parenthesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parenthesis. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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