1
as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
steam was rising from a hiatus in the ground
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2
as in void
an incomplete or deficient area
a hiatus in the law which prevented the district attorney from prosecuting the offenders
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3
as in interruption
a break in continuity
a three-year hiatus before the fifth book in the series appeared
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Recent Examples of hiatus
The countries' best players, though, would be on hiatus after issues with the NHL, scheduling, travel and COVID-19.
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Ryan Morik, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
After an almost two-year hiatus from fighting, Dvalishvili returned to the octagon with six straight wins to put him on the radar of the UFC.
—Jonny Velasquez, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
After a four-year hiatus, the Spring Farmers Market is back from 8 a.m. to noon Sundays through March 30 at Royal Palm Place, Via de Palmas (at the clocktower on the northeast corner of Mizner Boulevard and Federal Highway).
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2025
Jonathan Jackson is taking a brief hiatus from General Hospital.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Morik, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
After an almost two-year hiatus from fighting, Dvalishvili returned to the octagon with six straight wins to put him on the radar of the UFC.
—Jonny Velasquez, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
After a four-year hiatus, the Spring Farmers Market is back from 8 a.m. to noon Sundays through March 30 at Royal Palm Place, Via de Palmas (at the clocktower on the northeast corner of Mizner Boulevard and Federal Highway).
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2025
Jonathan Jackson is taking a brief hiatus from General Hospital.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiatus
Noun
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Even with recent gains, Black Americans are still outnumbered 12 to 1 by white people in executive roles – a gap seven times wider than found in the overall workforce at those companies.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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These real-user frustrations underscore the critical gap in how the new packaging fails to balance child safety with the needs of all users — particularly those who rely on hearing aids for daily use.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The regime of 1984 erases the old truths in order to fill the void with new ones.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Hurricanes’ top four receivers and top tight end have all departed, and Miami has brought in one wide receiver, C.J. Daniels, to fill the void.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2025
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Studies have shown that a typical task takes one third longer than undertaking the same task with no email interruptions.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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This process ensures that all Skype chats and contacts are automatically available in Teams, allowing users to continue their communications without interruption.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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New York's biggest hole is in the infield, and Arenado would fill it in a big way.—
Zach Pressnell,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Three bogeys and a par across his last four holes, compounded by two horror close-range misses, resigned him to a closing 69.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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The average player’s schedule includes breaks of many different lengths and at different intervals.—
Ciarán McArdle,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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These tests were carried out at short and long intervals.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Take Breaks Throughout The Day Taking a pause every 50 minutes to relax, stretch, meditate or engage in something enjoyable has been a game-changer for me.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The new tariffs on Canada and Mexico had previously been on a monthlong pause, and many critics hoped that they would be softened, or eliminated, before their deadline to resume.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Hiatus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiatus. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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