1
as in interruptions
a break in continuity
there were intervals of thousands of years between the major ice ages
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2
as in gaps
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 intervals
Microwave on High in 30-second intervals, stirring after every interval, until caramel is almost melted, about 1 1/2 minutes.
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
The celestial events happen annually or at other intervals, NASA says.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Moderate cycling at 10 mph burns close to 600 per hour for a 154-pound person, while intervals, uphill climbs or vigorous pacing can burn even more.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Expect intervals of clouds and sunshine, but the humidity sticks around.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Mixing walking with short jogging intervals builds endurance, burns more calories, and can prepare you for races.
—Kristin Canning, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
Clinical trials showed a dramatic reduction in bleeding episodes, with some patients achieving bleed-free intervals for the first time in their lives.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The Norwegian 4×4 protocol, developed by researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), involves four rounds of four-minute high-intensity intervals followed by three-minute recovery periods.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Older research suggests that short intervals of green exercise—particularly low- or moderate-intensity—resulted in self-esteem improvements.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
The celestial events happen annually or at other intervals, NASA says.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Moderate cycling at 10 mph burns close to 600 per hour for a 154-pound person, while intervals, uphill climbs or vigorous pacing can burn even more.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Expect intervals of clouds and sunshine, but the humidity sticks around.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Mixing walking with short jogging intervals builds endurance, burns more calories, and can prepare you for races.
—Kristin Canning, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
Clinical trials showed a dramatic reduction in bleeding episodes, with some patients achieving bleed-free intervals for the first time in their lives.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The Norwegian 4×4 protocol, developed by researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), involves four rounds of four-minute high-intensity intervals followed by three-minute recovery periods.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Older research suggests that short intervals of green exercise—particularly low- or moderate-intensity—resulted in self-esteem improvements.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intervals
Noun
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Any interruptions to basic research, such as changes to financial supports or institutions, may threaten future discoveries and potential payoffs for years to come.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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For the most part, essential federal services continue during a government shutdown, but if the shutdown stretches on, delays and interruptions in federal aid, air travel and other services are likely.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Recently, both the qualifying and race pace gaps have been trending down, and Hamilton is looking much more comfortable at the team.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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With a constellation of eyes in the sky, forecasters could suddenly monitor conditions over oceans and remote landmasses, filling in major gaps in their models and providing an early warning system about potential storms forming far away.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Further proof that Stafford’s summer hiatuses didn’t cause the Rams any major problems, McVay and Stafford leaned hard on the passing game.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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Since her 1984 debut on the public scene, Diamond Life, sold over six million copies worldwide, she been defined by deliberate scarcity, favoring long hiatuses and powerful comebacks.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Another tool combines a Phillips and flathead screwdriver (via a flippable bit), a tungsten steel automotive glass-breaking stud, a nail puller, a rope cutter, plus 5- and 7-mm hex wrench holes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Sep. 2025
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But the unexpected interloper turns out not to be the last of the heist’s hiccups when new team recruit Zen (Rosa Salazar) plugs Parker’s crew full of bullet holes and makes off with the rest of the cash.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the unofficial demo, the humanoid responds to voice commands slowly and takes awkward pauses.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Their words will have bolstered his belief, giving him the confidence to show for and collect the ball again in the defensive third just after the break, using a combination of touches and pauses to evade Brentford pressure before making a more assured sideways pass this time.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her voice, still more often than not, slides with ease into the cracks and crevices that kick drums and deep grooves open in neotraditional-style country compositions.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Sep. 2025
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Use a microfiber or soft cloth to wipe the seals with soapy water, making sure to get into any crevices.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Intervals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intervals. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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