1
as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
steam was rising from a hiatus in the ground
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2
as in void
an incomplete or deficient area
a hiatus in the law which prevented the district attorney from prosecuting the offenders
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as in interruption
a break in continuity
a three-year hiatus before the fifth book in the series appeared
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Recent Examples of hiatus
Each member’s solo era during the hiatus sharpened the read on their personal style sensibilities, and a Met Gala appearance — group or solo — would be the kind of full-circle moment that breaks the internet.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The group made its comeback this year after a four-year hiatus, during which each member built out a solo career and then enlisted in the South Korean military.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Even during its hiatus, the show remains one of the more popular Apple TV series consistently.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
That, of course, was when Jordan returned late in the ’95 season from his baseball hiatus and was still playing himself into basketball shape.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The group made its comeback this year after a four-year hiatus, during which each member built out a solo career and then enlisted in the South Korean military.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Even during its hiatus, the show remains one of the more popular Apple TV series consistently.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
That, of course, was when Jordan returned late in the ’95 season from his baseball hiatus and was still playing himself into basketball shape.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiatus
Noun
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The new batch of money is separate from a $245 million pool of new funds officials already allocated to help close looming budget gaps.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Canadian reverse logistics company’s pathway-level data report details the limitations, trade-offs and infrastructure gaps that defining the sector—something Debrand likened to opening the black box of textile circularity.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The former Nugget scored 15 points in 23 minutes off the bench in Game 5, helping Minnesota fill the void left behind by injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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Brad Biggs addresses that apparent void and other roster-building questions in his weekly Bears mailbag.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Employees restock more frequently and experience fewer interruptions from weekend shoppers, resulting in shelves that tend to stay better organized and fuller.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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It has been contested almost annually without interruption since 10 years after the end of the Civil War, and on the first Saturday in May for almost a century.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Carolina Panthers didn’t have many holes to fill after a successful free agency, but there were a couple.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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So, nine holes into his pro-am practice round on Thursday, hours before the real competition started, Retief Goosen changed his grip.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Position two or three oven racks at even intervals and heat the oven to three-fifty.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Plan for the Season To extend your harvest, succession plant fast-growing crops, like radishes and carrots, at two to four week intervals through early summer.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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Scott will be 25 years old as a rookie, which gives the pairing some pause, but the Bills are currently without a backup nickel at this point.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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And while the country experiences spectacular sunsets thanks to its varied landscapes, west-facing coast, and wide ocean views, few spots are as perfect for a momentary pause to watch the sun go down as in Lisbon.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Hiatus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiatus. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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