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
The Hollywood Reporter obtained Nielsen data for the top 20 shows in seven-day, cross-platform viewing; combining that with already available 35-day data shows just how much those shows gain from streaming at each interval.
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
The brutal concept features two teams locked inside a giant steel cage that covers two rings, with members entering the match at staggered intervals.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
After Marcel Ruiz was frustrated when his effort struck the bar following the interval, Vega eased any lingering nerves for the critical opening goal.
—Martin Rogers, New York Times, 28 June 2025
At certain intervals, the Iranian government has limited access to the mobile internet network and physical phone lines, the embassy said, adding that U.S. citizens should be prepared for internet network outages and develop alternative network connectivity and communication plans.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
The brutal concept features two teams locked inside a giant steel cage that covers two rings, with members entering the match at staggered intervals.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
After Marcel Ruiz was frustrated when his effort struck the bar following the interval, Vega eased any lingering nerves for the critical opening goal.
—Martin Rogers, New York Times, 28 June 2025
At certain intervals, the Iranian government has limited access to the mobile internet network and physical phone lines, the embassy said, adding that U.S. citizens should be prepared for internet network outages and develop alternative network connectivity and communication plans.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interval
Noun
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Service interruptions are possible because of construction or weather.—
JP Shaffer
July 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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Based on our work with 1,500 financial institutions, here’s how lenders can approach modernization now to minimize interruptions to business while maximizing returns: Pinpoint inefficiencies that slow operations and distract from delivering customer value.—
Eric Bierry,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Why The Northern Lights Are Being Seen In The U.S. The imminent potential display of aurora is due to a high-speed stream of solar wind coming from a coronal hole — a gap in the sun’s outer atmosphere, its corona, where solar wind escapes more freely into space.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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But, as in James' case, such plans can have gaps in what care is covered, and more comprehensive private plans may be too expensive.—
Katheryn Houghton,
NPR,
22 July 2025
Noun
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What's guaranteed for now, at least, is that Percy Jackson is slated to return in December after an extended hiatus, adapting the series' second book, Sea of Monsters.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 July 2025
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Flume ended a two-year musical hiatus in May, releasing the We Live in a Society EP with JPEGMafia, and is currently working on his fourth studio album.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Fans can take photos among immersive tableaus from the show, play a larger than life version of Alamo Pong — corn hole but with giant beer cans — and toss rings at Rhinestein’s cowboy boot toss.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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Secure burn barrels: If burning is permitted in your area, ensure that all burn barrels have a weighted metal cover, complete with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 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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“Interval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interval. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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