parentheses

noun

Definition of parenthesesnext
plural of parenthesis
as in intervals
a break in continuity there was a parenthesis of silence when the microphone momentarily lost power

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  1. intervals
  2. interruptions
  3. gaps
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of intervals
Noun
  • Dodge, the Arch insurance executive, recommends travelers consider a policy that covers trip cancellations, interruptions, and delays caused by weather or other covered reasons.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The project is going well and there were few interruptions to work thanks to great weather in October and into November, Bennett said.
    Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of interruptions
Noun
  • Report Notes Staffing Problem The task force found that Thomas Crooks, the gunman in Butler, Pennsylvania, exploited security gaps caused by insufficient staffing and resources.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • On the one hand, fewer employees pursuing traditional leadership tracks can create gaps in decision-making, team development, and operational consistency.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gaps
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“Parentheses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parentheses. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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