entr'actes

noun

Definition of entr'actesnext
plural of entr'acte
as in time lags

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  1. intervals
  2. hiccups
  3. interludes
  4. interruptions
  5. gaps
Noun
  • The muscles associated with this apparatus are capable of exerting extreme forces and adapted for low fatigue, supporting the production loud sound pulses over long intervals.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Some people do four-minute on/off intervals, and others don't time themselves at all, but instead let landmarks be their guide.
    Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of intervals
Noun
  • Despite many benefits, SaaS enterprises can encounter hiccups while adopting a BNPL solution.
    Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Recent hiccups for Nvidia could be the start of broader weakness for the artificial intelligence boom, and investors should consider dialing back their exposure to the stock, according to one small equity research shop.
    Jesse Pound, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of hiccups
Noun
  • And there’s simply the album structure itself, drawing on that live presentation, and the adding of the interludes.
    Steve Hochman, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2024
  • My only complaint is that today’s version of the series has fewer and fewer of those oddball or off-kilter interludes.
    Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of interludes
Noun
  • Employing an easy-to-use UI and minimizing daily operational interruptions also help with end-user uptake.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Saturday night's skit poked fun at Baier's real-life interruptions of Harris, with Baldwin repeatedly interrupting Rudolph in rapid-fire fashion.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of interruptions
Noun
  • The agriculture and construction sectors have struggled to fill gaps left by Palestinians whose work permits have been suspended since October last year, pushing up prices for fresh vegetables and leading to a steep decline in housebuilding.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Bringing together the perspective of diverse stakeholders is essential for addressing regulatory gaps, introducing legitimacy and protecting investors.
    Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of gaps
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“Entr'actes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entr%27actes. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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