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
The new improvements are expected to reduce blockages and interruptions to operational efficiency.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
During the first week of the fires, permit applications dropped 80%, indicating an interruption in location shooting, though work on studio lots returned relatively quickly, says Philip Sokoloski, spokesman for FilmLA.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 18 Jan. 2025
The best way to sum up his struggles in Detroit and Arizona was an interruption in timing.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
During the first week of the fires, permit applications dropped 80%, indicating an interruption in location shooting, though work on studio lots returned relatively quickly, says Philip Sokoloski, spokesman for FilmLA.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 18 Jan. 2025
The best way to sum up his struggles in Detroit and Arizona was an interruption in timing.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruption
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But the current study, to the authors’ knowledge, is the first to use mortality data to employ the life-table method: a statistical technique for analyzing death rates and the probabilities of survival or death at different age intervals.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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Robert Lewandowski pulled one back with a 13th minute penalty, but the Greek striker on the other side of the ball completed his hat trick in just over half an hour meaning that Barca trailed 3-1 at the interval.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The film sees Williams, represented via a CGI monkey, start to reconnect with childhood friends after briefly hitting pause on his solo career.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
28 Jan. 2025
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What To Know Friday's execution will be the first in the state following a pause over the Christmas holiday.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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As far as solo albums with new music, Weezy has been on a five-year hiatus since 2020’s Funeral.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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After a three year long hiatus, Severance is back and with more mystery and cliffhangers than ever.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
22 Jan. 2025
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The beer, spirits and wine industries were already prepared for a continued lull in sales for 2025, then came the U.S. surgeon general's call for cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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Their bond feels palpably warm and realistic, a comforting lull that Salles is tempting the audience into.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Alpha Fund is geared toward investors seeking higher returns through more complex strategies, such as basis trading (exploiting pricing gaps between spot and futures markets) and derivatives trades.—
Nina Bambysheva,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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And yet, for the first time since that gap began to open, Notre Dame has an honest chance to go all the way.—
Pete Sampson,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Yoga class: Mindful Movement with breath led by Hank Newman, Ramona Julian Academy of Dance, 1530 Main St, 8:30-10 a.m.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Looking ahead, there are a handful of states that could legalize new sports betting markets, but do not hold your breath for the biggest two—California and Texas.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Rising costs:Why Americans paid so much more for health care in 2024 Need a break?—
Sriparna Roy,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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Cool down after workouts, take adequate breaks between training sessions and get enough sleep.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Interruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruption. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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