1
as in intervals
a break in continuity
an interruption in cable service during the lightning storm
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2
as in pauses
a momentary halt in an activity
a brief interruption in the discussion while we all got coffee
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Recent Examples of interruptions
Employees restock more frequently and experience fewer interruptions from weekend shoppers, resulting in shelves that tend to stay better organized and fuller.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
These interruptions feel familiar, making the eventual release believable.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
The band’s life effectively changed overnight, and now — 50 years after the song’s release — Gorham, talking from his home in London between a few vape hits and interruptions from his cat, tries to unpack what the fuss was all about.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Burke spoke only to consent to intermittent interruptions of his preliminary hearing, allowing the court to address other pending matters.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
Quality family time without interruptions or distractions is easily found here.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
That means fewer interruptions and a smoother flow.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Federal research grants have started to flow again, after major interruptions over the past several months.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Brands stop feeling like interruptions and start becoming part of the experience.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
These interruptions feel familiar, making the eventual release believable.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
The band’s life effectively changed overnight, and now — 50 years after the song’s release — Gorham, talking from his home in London between a few vape hits and interruptions from his cat, tries to unpack what the fuss was all about.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Burke spoke only to consent to intermittent interruptions of his preliminary hearing, allowing the court to address other pending matters.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
Quality family time without interruptions or distractions is easily found here.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
That means fewer interruptions and a smoother flow.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Federal research grants have started to flow again, after major interruptions over the past several months.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Brands stop feeling like interruptions and start becoming part of the experience.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interruptions
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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Over nearly two decades, BIGBANG has weathered member departures, legal controversies, and years-long hiatuses.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.—
Colleen Newvine,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Not all parts of the country seem to have the same pattern, although the data points to school breaks as relative lulls.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
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The Horned Frogs will have to figure out how to avoid the offensive lulls that have plagued them over the last month, including in the last two rounds of the Big 12 tournament.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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
Cite this Entry
“Interruptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interruptions. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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