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
AIs are yet to master the art of gentle interruption, prompting, these sorts of things.
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New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024
Imagine a place where a remote, hybrid, and traveling workforce can connect with others and work without the nagging interruptions of home life.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
The unexpected interruption has amused TikTok users, receiving more than 1.2 million views and 91,300 likes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Though the immediate aftermath could very well involve interruptions to your travel plans or curriculum, the big picture will potentially involve coming up with a new game plan or itinerary (and lots of hashing and rehashing things out with other people during the first couple weeks of December).
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
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New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024
Imagine a place where a remote, hybrid, and traveling workforce can connect with others and work without the nagging interruptions of home life.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
The unexpected interruption has amused TikTok users, receiving more than 1.2 million views and 91,300 likes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Though the immediate aftermath could very well involve interruptions to your travel plans or curriculum, the big picture will potentially involve coming up with a new game plan or itinerary (and lots of hashing and rehashing things out with other people during the first couple weeks of December).
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruption
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Gather your hair into a bun, protecting it with a transparent film or shower cap, and apply heat for 2 or 3 minutes, at 15-minute intervals, 2 or 3 times.Ana Morales, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
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And then William said to me in the interval, ‘Don’t worry.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
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This time of year offers a natural pause to evaluate the past and consider the future.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Drone activity over the weekend forced a pause on air traffic in at least two states.Emma Bowman, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
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In Trump's first term at the White House, his administration carried out 13 federal executions, ending a 17-year hiatus.Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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During its first White House stint, the Trump administration carried out 13 federal executions, ending a 17-year hiatus.Francesca Chambers, The Courier-Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
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As someone who runs an online retail business, there’s a lot of pressure to get ahead of the sure-to-be lulls of January sales.Alysse Dalessandro, Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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This mindset creates a lull in job applications, meaning recruiters will likely see fewer candidates in their pipelines.Wasim Hajjiri, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The gap is still too wide and there remain critical issues in cloud AI privacy and Android malware to overcome.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The gap between a benchmark’s introduction and its saturation has decreased significantly in recent years.Tharin Pillay, TIME, 24 Dec. 2024
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Cincinnati held its collective breath while Higgins laid on the turf with an ankle injury Sunday, but the Bengals’ No. 2 wide receiver appears to be fine.Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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After the heavy tragedy of Doomsday, this is a breath of fresh air with a light tone with plenty of laughs amidst the action.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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We're not even done with 2024, but Summerfest officials have already announced about half of the festival shows for the amphitheater and BMO Pavilion in 2025. Need a break?Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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Whatever Motta said during the break clearly worked as the Bianconeri began the second 45 minutes in impressive fashion, pressing forward in search of more goals.Adam Digby, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Interruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruption. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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