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
Older research suggests that short intervals of green exercise—particularly low- or moderate-intensity—resulted in self-esteem improvements.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Cianfrance also spent years talking with the real Jeff Manchester from prison in the 15-minute intervals allowed in an effort to do justice to the story, and that level of research pays off.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
The best, and possibly easiest option, is to plant multiple pots at one week intervals.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Over all time intervals, the Moon outshines all other sources — and yes, even the Sun — in gamma-ray light.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
No structured workout, no intervals or high-intensity efforts, just getting time on the bike.
—Micah Ling, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
Up ahead another mile lay Chickenbone Lake, a virgin sheet of water locked in primitive wilderness, reached by no trail, seen by human eyes hardly once a year, knowing the dip of a paddle blade perhaps at ten-summer intervals.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 28 Aug. 2025
Notably, the same trend of declining usage at weekend intervals, when schoolchildren do not typically have work to do, also continued.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Patients started at a lower dose of the drug and gradually increased it at four-week intervals to reach their final target dose.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Cianfrance also spent years talking with the real Jeff Manchester from prison in the 15-minute intervals allowed in an effort to do justice to the story, and that level of research pays off.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
The best, and possibly easiest option, is to plant multiple pots at one week intervals.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Over all time intervals, the Moon outshines all other sources — and yes, even the Sun — in gamma-ray light.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
No structured workout, no intervals or high-intensity efforts, just getting time on the bike.
—Micah Ling, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
Up ahead another mile lay Chickenbone Lake, a virgin sheet of water locked in primitive wilderness, reached by no trail, seen by human eyes hardly once a year, knowing the dip of a paddle blade perhaps at ten-summer intervals.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 28 Aug. 2025
Notably, the same trend of declining usage at weekend intervals, when schoolchildren do not typically have work to do, also continued.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Patients started at a lower dose of the drug and gradually increased it at four-week intervals to reach their final target dose.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intervals
Noun
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Guard members usually need to be on orders for more than 30 days to qualify for benefits, and multiple extensions to orders can sometimes cause interruptions.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Both retirement and disability benefits proceed without interruptions.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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While established names from the local reggae scene headline the main stage, Bohannon continues to build space for emerging talent and bridging generational and cultural gaps across Kansas City’s evolving creative landscape.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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The new laws aim to address gaps in disaster preparedness by improving camp safety and streamlining the emergency response.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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This differs from how other late-night hosts handle summer hiatuses, with Jimmy Kimmel utilizing guest hosts for Jimmy Kimmel Live!—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Lawyers at Walsh Gallegos coordinated two releases of emails and other documents on behalf of the school board, but CNN reported how gaping holes remained, surprising and angering board members.—
Shimon Prokupecz,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Eighteen holes away from his first collegiate win, the possibility felt real.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unlike the more elite schools, community colleges and state schools often do not have hundreds of thousands of dollars to lobby Congress, let alone finance litigation or support students impacted by federal funding cuts or pauses.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In May, Axios obtained audio from Biden's October 2023 interview with special counsel Robert Hur, which showed memory lapses and prolonged pauses.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Remove the cushions and vacuum both sides and the crevices where the back and sides join.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Pests can make their way into these small crevices easily, so keeping your appliances clean and free of food will prevent bugs from feasting in your kitchen.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Intervals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intervals. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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