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
  • The muscles associated with this apparatus are capable of exerting extreme forces and adapted for low fatigue, supporting the production loud sound pulses over long intervals.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Some people do four-minute on/off intervals, and others don't time themselves at all, but instead let landmarks be their guide.
    Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of intervals
Noun
  • Employing an easy-to-use UI and minimizing daily operational interruptions also help with end-user uptake.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Saturday night's skit poked fun at Baier's real-life interruptions of Harris, with Baldwin repeatedly interrupting Rudolph in rapid-fire fashion.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of interruptions
Noun
  • The agriculture and construction sectors have struggled to fill gaps left by Palestinians whose work permits have been suspended since October last year, pushing up prices for fresh vegetables and leading to a steep decline in housebuilding.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Bringing together the perspective of diverse stakeholders is essential for addressing regulatory gaps, introducing legitimacy and protecting investors.
    Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of gaps
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parented

parentheses

parenthesis

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“Parentheses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parentheses. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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