intermit

verb

Definition of intermitnext
as in to interrupt

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermit
  1. interrupt
  2. discontinue
  3. suspend
  4. disperse
  5. adjourn
  6. postpone
  7. disband
  8. defer
Verb
  • In January 2024, a landslide above the railroad sent soil and debris crashing onto the tracks at Mariposa Point, destroying the city’s pedestrian bridge and beach trail and temporarily interrupting rail service.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • But other analysts say that crime is following a long-time downward trend that was interrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of interrupt
Verb
  • What’s Happening Search interest in discontinuing TRT is climbing.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The company recently discontinued its Model S and Model X electric vehicles, and in turn unveiled the Cybercab, a golden robotaxi that can carry two passengers and lacks driver’s parts like a steering wheel and gas pedal.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of discontinue
Verb
  • The election process was marred by allegations of voter suppression, with Lula's campaign reporting suspended public transportation in some key areas, prompting the court to extend voting by two hours.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
  • There is a build up of dust on the chain that holds the cup dispenser suspended above the ice cream station.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of suspend
Verb
  • For an intervention dispersed through a harbor and out to sea, that may be as close as the ocean gets to a meter reading.
    — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse rioters, many with their faces covered, who clashed with police, looted stores and set property on fire in central Milan on Saturday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of disperse
Verb
  • The Legislature already adjourned for the year, so any actions to address some of the concerns raised Wednesday won’t be acted on until next year.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Two other board members subsequently walked out, leaving the board without a quorum and forcing the meeting to adjourn.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of adjourn
Verb
  • Undoubtedly, the biggest blow was the announcement that the kingdom is postponing its flagship investment conference, the Future Investment Initiative, until next year, although no exact date has been set.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Already postponed 24 hours, the invasion proceeded in the face of rough seas, strong winds, and low visibility in order to seize a small window in time of enormous consequence.
    — Marc E. Andersen, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of postpone
Verb
  • The task force became a magnet of congressional Republican criticism during the Biden investigation and was disbanded in February 2025 by then-Atty.
    — Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Mamdani pledged to disband a controversial NYPD unit, the Strategic Response Group, end the use of the gang database and implement a Department of Community Safety, which is currently operating as an office.
    — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of disband
Verb
  • Highlands has proposed repaying the state through deductions from future state funding, but the bankruptcy court deferred a decision on that proposal until the final hearing in November.
    — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The superstar who deferred most of his record 10-year, $700-million salary so as to enable — to obligate — the Dodgers to build a championship roster around him reached base in three of his four plate appearances Wednesday.
    — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of defer
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