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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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"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

Research shows many viewers turn to short videos during quick intervals including office lunch breaks and when they travel.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

He performs songs such as the previously detailed “Death Row,” taking brief intervals to tell stories of his experiences while incarcerated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

The brain processes pitch information both locally and globally, where local music refers to the intervals between pitches, while global processing refers to the entire contour of the melody.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin