as in interval
a break in continuity an awkward intermission between speeches
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Recent Examples of intermission There will also be two short intermissions. —
Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026 Blackwood started in the net for Colorado and, after the back-to-back goals across the first intermission, settled into a rhythm. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026 After going into the first intermission tied, following a breakaway goal from Connor McMichael, the bottom fell out in the second period. —CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026 The Heat were up to five players scoring in double figures by the intermission. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intermission
Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026 Blackwood started in the net for Colorado and, after the back-to-back goals across the first intermission, settled into a rhythm. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026 After going into the first intermission tied, following a breakaway goal from Connor McMichael, the bottom fell out in the second period. —CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026 The Heat were up to five players scoring in double figures by the intermission. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intermission
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermission
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But established turf needs to be watered at semi-regular intervals, and this will depend on the turf species.— Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
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The interval between mowing would be longer to allow the turf to grow that extra inch.— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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That means fewer interruptions and a smoother flow.— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Federal research grants have started to flow again, after major interruptions over the past several months.— Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
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The Boston Bruins are back after a one-year hiatus, making a 24-point jump under first-year coach Marco Sturm.— John Wawrow, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
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This marks Moranis’ first onscreen film role since taking a hiatus in 1997.— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday Ukraine is ready to mirror any ceasefire steps, having earlier proposed to Russia a pause in attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday.— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
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Leon, in issuing the temporary pause, concluded that the preservationist group behind the legal challenge was likely to succeed because the president lacks the authority to build the ballroom without approval from Congress.— Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
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Jean-Baptiste, who trained as a cellist, arranges his songs—some of which are barely over a minute long—like a chamber cycle punctuated with interludes.— Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
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In an interlude between fights, the theme song from Mortal Kombat played.— Robin Wright, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Intermission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/intermission. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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