1
as in interruption
a break in continuity
there were intervals of thousands of years between the major ice ages
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2
as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
unable to find my way out of the maze, I cheated and squeezed through a convenient interval in the hedge
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Recent Examples of interval
Instead of constant swapping, owners deal with refill schedules and cartridge replacement cycles longer intervals, but more structured.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Diggins retired from professional ski racing this year after earning bronze in the women’s 10‑kilometer interval start at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Participants performed four basic movements for 30 seconds each, separated by 30-second rest intervals.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Lower-risk bridges with lighter traffic and sound materials may qualify for longer intervals.
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Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for interval
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Diggins retired from professional ski racing this year after earning bronze in the women’s 10‑kilometer interval start at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Participants performed four basic movements for 30 seconds each, separated by 30-second rest intervals.
—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Lower-risk bridges with lighter traffic and sound materials may qualify for longer intervals.
—
Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for interval
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interval
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The result can be a more consistent connection, fewer interruptions and less of that infuriating mid-episode quality drop.
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Conducted at Longcheer Technology’s electronics manufacturing facility, the robots carried out tasks including tablet inspection, defect sorting, and material transport without interruption.
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And that gap has real consequences.
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The donated jet was designed to bridge the gap until the other planes are ready.
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Olympic medalist Jade Carey successfully returned to elite gymnastics at the American Classic after a two-year hiatus.
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Michael Rubin is back with his White Party after taking a hiatus last year.
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The crash also resulted in a large hole in the side of the vessel.
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The piece has seven holes for customization, and it’s designed to be worn at the hips or waist.
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Munster’s mosquito-spraying program is once again set to take flight Tuesday after a brief pause, the town announced.
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His health problems resembled a fall down a long flight of stairs, with pauses at several landings.
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“Interval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interval. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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