1
as in interval
a break in continuity
there's an occasional interstice in the tedium, but most of the novel is boring
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as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
pesky weeds growing in the interstices between the flagstones
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Recent Examples of interstice
Trauma lingers in the interstices of the everyday, only sometimes announcing itself.
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Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Mar. 2022
Like it or not, many people fill in every interstice of their day by whipping out their phone and flicking through feeds.
—Mark Van Wye, Forbes, 15 June 2021
With a gray interstice, Bradley then cuts to the present day, with the Richardson family getting dressed to visit Rob at the Louisiana State Penitentiary.
—Samantha N. Sheppard, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2020
In the jargon of literary criticism, these in-between states are called interstitial – an interstice is a small space between something else, like the cracks in a sidewalk.
—Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 June 2020
In the structure of the tire, the pure cheese is acting as the interstice, bonding the sturdy and static aggregate materials together while still giving them flexibility and shock absorption.
—Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 2 Apr. 2020
Instead of drama and imagination, the movie depends on a relentless blare of music, by John Williams, which takes the place of any emotional complexity that might dare to sneak through the interstices.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2019
David Robertson, in the pit, lavished attention on the interstices of Gershwin’s score—the leitmotivic web that holds the big numbers together.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2019
Its molten rage has dripped through the interstices of our daily lives.
—Gerard Baker, WSJ, 5 Oct. 2018
Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Mar. 2022
Like it or not, many people fill in every interstice of their day by whipping out their phone and flicking through feeds.
—Mark Van Wye, Forbes, 15 June 2021
With a gray interstice, Bradley then cuts to the present day, with the Richardson family getting dressed to visit Rob at the Louisiana State Penitentiary.
—Samantha N. Sheppard, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2020
In the jargon of literary criticism, these in-between states are called interstitial – an interstice is a small space between something else, like the cracks in a sidewalk.
—Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 June 2020
In the structure of the tire, the pure cheese is acting as the interstice, bonding the sturdy and static aggregate materials together while still giving them flexibility and shock absorption.
—Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 2 Apr. 2020
Instead of drama and imagination, the movie depends on a relentless blare of music, by John Williams, which takes the place of any emotional complexity that might dare to sneak through the interstices.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2019
David Robertson, in the pit, lavished attention on the interstices of Gershwin’s score—the leitmotivic web that holds the big numbers together.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2019
Its molten rage has dripped through the interstices of our daily lives.
—Gerard Baker, WSJ, 5 Oct. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interstice
Noun
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Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until warm.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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Postecoglou replaced Brennan Johnson and Yves Bissouma at the interval for Son and Bergvall, and Spurs were considerably better in the second half.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Liverpool midfielder then finds Alvarez in the gap between Nandez and Araujo.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Supply chain bottlenecks and shortages of critical components—such as semiconductors and specialized machinery—have further driven up prices, highlighting the substantial gap between current book values and genuine replacement or reproduction costs.—
Mark Le Dain,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Piker talked, almost without interruption, for four more hours, holding forth about recent internet drama, a documentary about the history of NATO, and the UnitedHealthcare C.E.O.’s assassin, who had not yet been identified.—
Andrew Marantz,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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The proposal also resets relations in the U.S.-Russia-Ukraine triangle, after a heated late February White House clash between Trump and Zelenskyy and the temporary interruption of U.S. military aid to Kyiv seemed poised to thrust Washington deeper into the Kremlin’s orbit.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Bolster burn barrel safety: If burning is permitted in your area, ensure that all burn barrels have a weighted metal cover, complete with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Giants have holes and needs to address, and that’s with several young players expected to contribute.—
Grant Brisbee,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Bliss's unexpected return at the Royal Rumble sparked considerable enthusiasm, backing up her popularity after a two-year hiatus despite earlier reports of contractual disputes with WWE.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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After a five-year hiatus, a beloved sandwich finally returned to Costco food courts this week.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While cleaning floors is what first comes to mind when purchasing a new vacuum, this one is also a game changer for upholstery and vents thanks to its crevice tool and dust brush attachments.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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These brooms usually are lightweight and have angled heads to get into cracks and crevices.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Interstice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interstice. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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