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
Arrays of these units powered LED lights for more than 24 hours without interruption.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Crews in Hollywood are working to make repairs after a massive water main break led to service interruptions on Thursday night.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
The Boise man said bystanders quickly called paramedics to the scene, and the fireworks show carried on without interruption.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
The interruption came about 50 minutes in to the five and a half hour special.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruption
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That is because there is not supposed to be an interval.—
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Make sure the chili is in a microwave-safe container, then use the defrost setting to heat it in short intervals until thawed.—
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Federal lawmakers are trying to avoid another closure that would lead to furloughs of thousands of federal workers and a pause in some government operations.—
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Disneyland will restart its 70th anniversary celebration with a new menu lineup designed to tempt foodies and keep them coming back for more after pressing pause on the yearlong party during the Halloween and Christmas seasons.—
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The thing is, Fang noted, the 18-month hiatus during the pandemic revealed that retirement might not be an option; during the lockdown, Kathy’s mother, restaurant co-founder Lily, developed health issues from no longer being on her feet all day, and her father actually went totally silent.—
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After a lengthy music hiatus, the Y2K icon is back serving new songs, a little drama, and some really good outfits.—
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Emilee Chinn / Getty Images Activity hit a lull after Edwin Díaz was introduced as the Los Angeles Dodgers’ new closer 26 days ago.—
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Hornick, the diner’s owner, said that despite the Logan Square spot struggling for many months — some days having a two-hour lull without a single customer — servers would turn a switch immediately as the door swung open.—
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City officials say Tuesday's fire underscores the ongoing risks at the site and reinforces their call for broader state-level reform to address enforcement gaps at mobile home parks.—
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Of course, choosing an insurance option that balances financial constraints with solid coverage is by no means simple, and many owners purchase policies that either cost more than necessary or have coverage gaps.—
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Everyday tasks like tying his shoes left him out of breath.—
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Her shooting, her suffering, her last breath.—
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Minnesota led 71-54 at the halftime break.—
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Hoover settled down as the game wore on and led TCU on a scoring drive after the halftime break.—
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“Interruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruption. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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