variants
or interregna
as in intervals
a break in continuity
the democratic regime proved to be a short-lived interregnum between dictatorships
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Noun
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Using kitchen twine, tie head at 1-inch intervals.—
Susan Selasky,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Taking place 27 years before Stephen King’s original novel (because Pennywise only shows up in 27-year intervals), the show will explore the town’s first sightings and experiences with the dancing clown.—
Lucy Ford,
TIME,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Collaborating with these associations can help close skills gaps and improve employee retention.—
Kerrie Jordan,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Research shows that persistent medication coverage—staying on the treatment without significant gaps—is crucial for achieving meaningful weight loss.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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One wonders if the interruptions from the smaller screens will be a permanent blight on the big screen theatrical experience.—
Thomas Doherty,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Dec. 2024
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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) recommends getting dogs used to the new sounds, smells, and interruptions that come with a newborn in the months before, and associating these things with treats and rewards.—
Rachael O'Connor,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The faces look incredible, even in close-up cinematic interludes, but what really caught my eye was the lighting.—
Nate Anderson,
Ars Technica,
20 Dec. 2024
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Amplifying the sporting atmosphere are brief interludes during which the screens turn to squint-inducing flashes of orange and blue soundtracked by moody disruptions of electronic sound.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
13 Dec. 2024
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“Interregnums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interregnums. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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