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as in interruptions
a break in continuity
there were intervals of thousands of years between the major ice ages
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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
Using kitchen twine, tie head at 1-inch intervals.
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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
Microwave chocolate chips in a small microwavable bowl on high in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until chocolate is fully melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Many slide hopelessly back into lives as nearly invisible wraiths, measured in the intervals between fixes — and arrests.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Earlier studies by other research groups had found average intervals of a thousand or even ten thousand years.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Like Tomb Raider and Uncharted, The Great Circle is puzzle-heavy, requiring players to match up levers and cogs at frequent intervals to open doors or boxes.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Microwave white chocolate chips in a medium heatproof bowl on HIGH in 15-second intervals until melted, about 1 minute, stirring between intervals.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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
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
Microwave chocolate chips in a small microwavable bowl on high in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until chocolate is fully melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Many slide hopelessly back into lives as nearly invisible wraiths, measured in the intervals between fixes — and arrests.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Earlier studies by other research groups had found average intervals of a thousand or even ten thousand years.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Like Tomb Raider and Uncharted, The Great Circle is puzzle-heavy, requiring players to match up levers and cogs at frequent intervals to open doors or boxes.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Microwave white chocolate chips in a medium heatproof bowl on HIGH in 15-second intervals until melted, about 1 minute, stirring between intervals.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intervals
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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
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Both retirement and disability benefits proceed without interruptions.Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
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Having security leaders who are not in-house could create vulnerabilities or gaps in security, which could stifle organizations’ strategies and leave them open to attacks.Jeffrey Wheatman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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When the tile degraded, the gaps were filled in with livestock bones.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
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Chickadees, nuthatches, and others are able to locate and eat dormant and larval insects by carefully inspecting crevices and cracks in tree bark.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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In fact, according to our experts, failing to take some time to walk around you and thoroughly inspect crevices for gaps or cracks in your home can cause major problems for you comfort-wise and wallet-wise this winter season.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Intervals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intervals. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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