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
Neither hub is meant to be user serviceable, so service intervals are lengthy.
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Chris Cona, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
In the ensuing interval, Established & Sons struggled to regain its footing.
—Ian Volner, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Roche trains outside of Boulder in this MacGyver-style, high-octane, pedal-to-the-metal way, using a mix of running and cycling, along with variations of speed work, intervals, and high-intensity carb consumption.
—Devin Kelly, Outside Online, 3 Apr. 2025
Wednesday has a high of 49 degrees with intervals of sun and clouds.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025
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Chris Cona, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
In the ensuing interval, Established & Sons struggled to regain its footing.
—Ian Volner, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Roche trains outside of Boulder in this MacGyver-style, high-octane, pedal-to-the-metal way, using a mix of running and cycling, along with variations of speed work, intervals, and high-intensity carb consumption.
—Devin Kelly, Outside Online, 3 Apr. 2025
Wednesday has a high of 49 degrees with intervals of sun and clouds.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interval
Noun
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However, frequent or long interruptions can affect a person's health.—
Sanja Jelic,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Also, ensure that your router has no power issues and a stable connection, as interruptions can affect the reset process.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Several top aides to Johnson estimate the gap to be about $240 million.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Johnson’s aides have floated two separate plans to cover the CPS budget gap, and briefed some board members on those options.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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One Direction announced an indefinite hiatus in 2015, months after Malik left the group.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Christopher John Rogers, for example, made a triumphant return to New York Fashion Week after a five-year hiatus.—
Andrea Bossi,
Essence,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Better yet, seal up holes in your house to prevent the mice from entering to begin with and store food in rodent proof (preferably glass or metal) containers.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Audi can make your 2010s niche racing dreams come true, in other words, which is probably a better way to spend the money burning a hole in your pocket than buying yet another supercar that will sit in a garage to be admired.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
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The president announced a 90-day pause for several countries but increased tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Between the lines: Apple's stock, along with much of the market, roared back Wednesday afternoon after Trump announced a pause on reciprocal tariffs for 90 days for every nation but China.—
Angrej Singh,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Interval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interval. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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