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
Even short interruptions to one’s career can have a lasting impact on long-term earnings.
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Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Any delays or interruptions in the process could potentially strengthen arguments in ongoing legal challenges, such as the lawsuit brought by Doctors for Drug Policy Reform questioning the DEA’s witness selection process
The Fresh Toast is a daily lifestyle platform with a side of cannabis.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
Indeed, many complained bitterly about the frequent criticisms and occasional interruptions of aid from the Biden administration.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
Piker talked, almost without interruption, for four more hours, holding forth about recent internet drama, a documentary about the history of NATO, and the UnitedHealthcare C.E.O.’s assassin, who had not yet been identified.
—Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
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Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Any delays or interruptions in the process could potentially strengthen arguments in ongoing legal challenges, such as the lawsuit brought by Doctors for Drug Policy Reform questioning the DEA’s witness selection process
The Fresh Toast is a daily lifestyle platform with a side of cannabis.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
Indeed, many complained bitterly about the frequent criticisms and occasional interruptions of aid from the Biden administration.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
Piker talked, almost without interruption, for four more hours, holding forth about recent internet drama, a documentary about the history of NATO, and the UnitedHealthcare C.E.O.’s assassin, who had not yet been identified.
—Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruption
Noun
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The closure had prompted bigger queues — at one stage 100 people that had left the game during the interval were waiting and some gave up and got taxis home.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Not only was that the natural way to tell the story from his perspective as a narrator, aware of the tragic events, but that was also a way to grab the audience’s attention, hence his decision as well to insert reminders of the tragedy through the voice over at various intervals.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And with Russia’s Vladimir Putin failing to agree to a full pause in the fighting with Ukraine, signs point to a continuing war and uncertain American support for Ukraine.—
Ella Polak,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
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The pandemic provided a reprieve for millions of student loan borrowers, as stimulus checks and payment pauses allowed many of them to bring down their balances.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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Bliss's unexpected return at the Royal Rumble sparked considerable enthusiasm, backing up her popularity after a two-year hiatus despite earlier reports of contractual disputes with WWE.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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After a five-year hiatus, a beloved sandwich finally returned to Costco food courts this week.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
20 Mar. 2025
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There’s a bit of a lull in the dining room as Lira scans the tables.—
Cindy Carcamo,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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With the exception of a lull on the 16th, strong wind has been the norm around here since last week.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Liverpool midfielder then finds Alvarez in the gap between Nandez and Araujo.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Supply chain bottlenecks and shortages of critical components—such as semiconductors and specialized machinery—have further driven up prices, highlighting the substantial gap between current book values and genuine replacement or reproduction costs.—
Mark Le Dain,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That opening leads to something powerful: reconnection through sound — with your breath, your thoughts, your memories, your emotions — sometimes even with other people.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Fully exhale each breath, emptying your lungs as much as possible, making your exhales longer than your inhales.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Tigers trailed Creighton at halftime and led Michigan just 30-29 at the break before pulling away down the stretch of both of those games.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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Keegan Murray heating up Kings forward Keegan Murray averaged 12.0 points while shooting 43.5% from the field and 32.2% from 3-point range in 52 games before the All-Star break.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Interruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruption. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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