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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

BDCs come in two flavors: the nontraded variety that allow investors to buy or redeem shares during specific intervals, subject to limits; and publicly traded ones that are listed on an exchange.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The expectation is that all customers will continue to log return visits at regular intervals.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

All that could be seen was the still, dark water, broken at intervals as the sleek form of an otter surfaced and dived again.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques