1
as in interval
a break in continuity
an interruption in cable service during the lightning storm
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2
as in pause
a momentary halt in an activity
a brief interruption in the discussion while we all got coffee
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Recent Examples of interruption
And there was still an interruption in funds being paid in the meantime that was preventing ALIMA from doing their work.
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Ari Daniel, NPR, 13 May 2025
Streaming executives see pauses as natural interruptions in the viewing experience, and are betting viewers won’t be upset by commercials that pop up on screen.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 May 2025
Resuming her testimony after the interruption, Geddes said Smith suffered more than a dozen stab wounds, but underwent a successful surgery.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Research shows that frequent interruptions, especially during cognitively complex tasks, increase error rates and reduce productivity.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Ari Daniel, NPR, 13 May 2025
Streaming executives see pauses as natural interruptions in the viewing experience, and are betting viewers won’t be upset by commercials that pop up on screen.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 May 2025
Resuming her testimony after the interruption, Geddes said Smith suffered more than a dozen stab wounds, but underwent a successful surgery.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Research shows that frequent interruptions, especially during cognitively complex tasks, increase error rates and reduce productivity.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruption
Noun
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Repeat this treatment, if needed, at weekly intervals until the ants stop rebuilding. 4.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2025
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There have been plenty of other attempts in that interval.—
Ryan D. Griffiths,
Foreign Affairs,
20 May 2025
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Storms in the area put the search on pause between 1:30 and 6 a.m. May 26, then crews resumed until Smith was found the next day, officials said.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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What To Know Secretary of State Marco Rubio had signed and sent a diplomatic cable on Tuesday ordering the pause to student visa interviews and outlining a shift in vetting procedures.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The sweeping policy legislation that Republicans are pushing through Congress is poised to reignite international tax and trade wars that have been on hiatus as policymakers around the world grappled with how to overhaul the global tax system.—
Alan Rappeport,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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After a Season 14 hiatus, the German model returned to the NBC show for Seasons 15 through 19.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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Fewer Roles And Longer Recruitment Processes The shift from the hiring highs of 2021 to today’s lull has been sharp.—
Nadia Edwards-Dashti,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The shelter then faced a lull, as previous applicants had already adopted other pets in need, and no immediate matches surfaced that could suit Thor.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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In addition to his recent deep dive into the 2023 porch footage, Torre has also been behind several bombshells dropped about Hudson and Belichick, who have a 49-year age gap.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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That leaves a yearlong gap between The Fantastic 4: First Steps and Brand New Day, the longest break in Marvel movies since COVID.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
Noun
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After Annie shows up on his porch, Jon ushers the nineteen-year-old inside, and the audience sucks in its breath.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
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Best Air Purifier Clorox Ultra Air Purifier with UV-C Light $250 at Amazon $262 at Wayfair $250 at Lowe's Much like a breath of fresh air itself, this powerful purifier does wonders deep cleaning the air throughout your home.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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The Face the Nation preview was aired during the show, not during an advertising break.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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Even taking a short break to breathe, reflect or laugh with a colleague can restore perspective.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Interruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruption. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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