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
At less regular intervals, officials provided a quality suit and a thick pea jacket.
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Made By History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
Cataclysmic events have taken place five times in the past 500 million years, killing off most species from water and land over a relatively short geological interval.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
The drug has been tested as a once-monthly treatment, as well as with dosing intervals of every other month and once every three months.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 5 Mar. 2025
The ingredients are tossed with the seasoning blend and added in three intervals based on their cooking times.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
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Made By History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
Cataclysmic events have taken place five times in the past 500 million years, killing off most species from water and land over a relatively short geological interval.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
The drug has been tested as a once-monthly treatment, as well as with dosing intervals of every other month and once every three months.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 5 Mar. 2025
The ingredients are tossed with the seasoning blend and added in three intervals based on their cooking times.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for interval
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interval
Noun
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For Ukrainians, the immediate impact is clear: aid delays and program interruptions will only worsen their already fragile situation.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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When conducting a turnover, don't just set aside time for discussions, but help clear their schedule to complete the turnover without interruptions.—
Dr. Cynthia J. Young,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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Bolster burn barrel safety: If burning is permitted in your area, ensure that all burn barrels have a weighted metal cover, complete with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
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Paint the wall, put holes in the wall, hang up pictures.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Mar. 2025
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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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Sometimes, lateral moves or strategic pauses are more valuable than constant upward motion.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Interval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interval. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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