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intervals

NOUN

break, pause

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hiatus intermission interruption layoff lull spell

STRONG

breach comma delay distance downtime five gap interim interlude interregnum lacuna letup meantime opening parenthesis period playtime rest season space ten term time time-out wait while

WEAK

breathing space pausation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continuation

STRONG

closure

Example Sentences

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The bad news boomerang of Lord Mandelson's appointment continues to whizz around and whack this government at regular intervals - and inflict ongoing headaches.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

If it works in people, it could become more like a maintenance therapy, repeated at intervals to keep the eye's protective systems active.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

"On May 4, two unidentified aircraft struck the outer plate of the port-side ballast tank at the stern of the HMM Namu at roughly one-minute intervals, causing flames and smoke," he said.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Your investments will be valued at different intervals and will not be liquid on demand.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

For the music-theory purpose of identifying intervals, this does not matter.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones