as in to hesitate
to come to a temporary halt in one's activity
he paused for a moment to regain his composure
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as in lull
a momentary halt in an activity
there was a brief pause for applause in her speech
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as in hesitation
a state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action
the question caught the professor off guard, and there was a pause before he responded
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Recent Examples of pause
Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The district’s financial consultant asked the Board of Education to consider pausing construction at the school, which currently costs the district $3.2 million a year until 2042.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Eric Reicin, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Speaking at a Palisades Fire community meeting organized by Cal Fire, Sherman urged critics to put the blame game on pause, as the fires still pose a threat.
—Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Verb
For live streamers and content creators, there’s no longer a need to memorize lines or awkward pauses thanks to the Flow 2 Pro’s Teleprompter Mode that can display scripts while filming or livestreaming.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The district’s financial consultant asked the Board of Education to consider pausing construction at the school, which currently costs the district $3.2 million a year until 2042.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
Regulations were struck down in four cases, halted in 15 others and, in three cases, the government’s request for a temporary pause was denied.
—Eric Reicin, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Speaking at a Palisades Fire community meeting organized by Cal Fire, Sherman urged critics to put the blame game on pause, as the fires still pose a threat.
—Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pause
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Patients often hesitate to share feedback openly in these areas, fearing judgment or a loss of privacy.Lauren Parr, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Yes, there are lots of uses for buttermilk, don't hesitate.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
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Bitcoin has rebounded to over $100,000 after a lull during the holiday period, climbing along with stock markets.Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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SpaceX and Blue Origin had been in a lull after a previous bout of rivalry over space tourism, but the competitive landscape is becoming interesting again concerning commercial launch vehicles.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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For example, a financial services organization rolling out a new product and working to generate sales using only CRM data might overlook early signs of buyer hesitation.Eilon Reshef, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The common signs of vision loss include bumping into objects, difficulty finding food or toys, hesitation with jumping, anxiety, clinginess, or even aggression due to vulnerability.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Though news broke yesterday that a deal had been reached, Israel cautioned that it was not finalized and accused Hamas of trying to extort last-minute demands.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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The front-door window had been broken and Forrest was lying face down in the back in a pool of blood, cops said.Ellen Moynihan, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Hiring him would represent a breath of fresh air for the Raiders.Vincent Frank, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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That, in itself, feels like a breath of fresh air now that children’s toys and silly gadgets are starting to feel over-engineered.Verge Staff, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
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The actor also supported Chalamet’s hesitancy to disclose details about the transformation.Julie Jordan, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Even following such an uplifting and dominant win, Newcastle’s baffling, up-and-down campaign demands such hesitancy.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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This discrepancy is due in part to significantly lower lifetime earnings, as well as potential factors like career interruptions for caregiving or a tendency and/or need for some to prioritize family needs over personal savings.Paula Thielen, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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The site indicated the interruptions had been occurring since at least 9 a.m. ET.Rob Wile, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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As Gaetz's controversies dominated the news cycle and senators on both sides of the aisle expressed hesitance about confirming his nomination, murmurs arose that the Ethics Committee was thinking about finally releasing its report on the lawmaker given the strong public interest.Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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There was a certain reticence and hesitance from Utah’s shooters.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Pause.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pause. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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