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as in gaps
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
steam was rising from a hiatus in the ground
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as in interruptions
a break in continuity
a three-year hiatus before the fifth book in the series appeared
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Recent Examples of hiatuses
Over nearly two decades, BIGBANG has weathered member departures, legal controversies, and years-long hiatuses.
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Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.
—Colleen Newvine, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.
—Colleen Newvine, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Many older athletes, celebrated for beating the odds or for being the oldest, return despite setbacks and hiatuses from competition.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Feb. 2026
Coverdale has served as the grounding vocalist for Whitesnake since 1978, with a few brief hiatuses.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Newcomers this year include Ming, Ressence, Leica, Studio Sarpaneva, Konstantin Chaykin, Fortis, Fears, Bianchet, Artya, and Artisans de Genève, along with two brands returning after long hiatuses, HYT and Zenith.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
After several hiatuses, the buckets returned in 2016, 2022, and 2023.
—Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Further proof that Stafford’s summer hiatuses didn’t cause the Rams any major problems, McVay and Stafford leaned hard on the passing game.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.
—Colleen Newvine, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.
—Colleen Newvine, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Many older athletes, celebrated for beating the odds or for being the oldest, return despite setbacks and hiatuses from competition.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Feb. 2026
Coverdale has served as the grounding vocalist for Whitesnake since 1978, with a few brief hiatuses.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Newcomers this year include Ming, Ressence, Leica, Studio Sarpaneva, Konstantin Chaykin, Fortis, Fears, Bianchet, Artya, and Artisans de Genève, along with two brands returning after long hiatuses, HYT and Zenith.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
After several hiatuses, the buckets returned in 2016, 2022, and 2023.
—Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Further proof that Stafford’s summer hiatuses didn’t cause the Rams any major problems, McVay and Stafford leaned hard on the passing game.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiatuses
Noun
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Ground covers can suppress weeds, protect topsoil from erosion and drought, and fill empty gaps between stepping stones, pavers, and barren ground.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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To reduce gaps in funding and improve reserve levels long-term, the city manager will present options to consider at upcoming budget study sessions, which are open to the public.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
1 May 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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These interruptions feel familiar, making the eventual release believable.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Buckeyes spent 15 spring practices trying to fill holes and develop young talent to fill the void created by NFL attrition.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
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
Noun
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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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Rain chances may linger into Thursday and Friday, though intervals of sun are also possible as temperatures hold in the mid to upper 60s.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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Business major Andrea Lui found the chatbot’s voice to be surprisingly human, but the conversation felt choppy with odd pauses.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Business major Andrea Lui found the chatbot’s voice to be surprisingly human, but the conversation felt choppy with odd pauses.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hiatuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiatuses. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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