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short break

NOUN
time-out
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breather letup lull
STRONG
break halt interlude intermission pause recess rest spell
WEAK
breathing spell
Antonyms
STRONGEST
continuation

Example Sentences

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Gadd says he'll take a short break before returning to his next project, but he's coy about details.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Yamamoto took a short break, as Shohei Ohtani threw a round of batting practice himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Taking a short break from running a practice for 50 excited five to 10 year old boys, coach Mahmud Jandia told AFP he hoped the field would remain.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

He traded options late until midnight as he raced to capitalize on the turmoil, taking only a short break to play the sport padel while keeping an eye on his phone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

There was a short break for lunch before resuming work.

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick