1
as in interval
a break in continuity
an interruption in cable service during the lightning storm
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2
as in pause
a momentary halt in an activity
a brief interruption in the discussion while we all got coffee
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Recent Examples of interruption
AIs are yet to master the art of gentle interruption, prompting, these sorts of things.
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New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024
Imagine a place where a remote, hybrid, and traveling workforce can connect with others and work without the nagging interruptions of home life.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
The unexpected interruption has amused TikTok users, receiving more than 1.2 million views and 91,300 likes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Though the immediate aftermath could very well involve interruptions to your travel plans or curriculum, the big picture will potentially involve coming up with a new game plan or itinerary (and lots of hashing and rehashing things out with other people during the first couple weeks of December).
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruption
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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
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And then William said to me in the interval, ‘Don’t worry.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
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After Lee placed executions on pause, The Tennessean reported in late May 2022 that the state had failed to follow its lethal injection procedures since resuming executions in 2018 after a nine-year hiatus.Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 27 Dec. 2024
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In finance, the very essence of responsibility, accountability and conscious choice stems from the pause that friction provides.Alex Kreger, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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But now in the 25th year of the hiatus, the Whalers (12-0) are the last unbeaten team left in Div. 1 and are as motivated as ever to add their mark to the program’s lore.Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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The Athens, Alabama band last performed together in August 2017 at the Osheaga Festival before going on hiatus.Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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As someone who runs an online retail business, there’s a lot of pressure to get ahead of the sure-to-be lulls of January sales.Alysse Dalessandro, Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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This mindset creates a lull in job applications, meaning recruiters will likely see fewer candidates in their pipelines.Wasim Hajjiri, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Addressing the puck-moving gap short-term Canucks management has been working the phones for months in search of potential solutions to upgrade the back end.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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There's also a weird inner gap around the zombie star.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
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Take the La Soufrière Cross-country Trail to the crest of St. Vincent's towering active volcano for views that will take your breath away.Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
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Catch your breath in the museum and gift shop. tybeelighthouse.org, 30 Meddin Dr, Tybee Island, GA 31328 Search For Dolphins Discover the lure of Tybee’s Back River with Captain Derek’s Dolphin Adventures.Judy Garrison, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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We're not even done with 2024, but Summerfest officials have already announced about half of the festival shows for the amphitheater and BMO Pavilion in 2025. Need a break?Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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Whatever Motta said during the break clearly worked as the Bianconeri began the second 45 minutes in impressive fashion, pressing forward in search of more goals.Adam Digby, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Interruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruption. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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