as in interval
a break in continuity
there was a parenthesis of silence when the microphone momentarily lost power
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Recent Examples of parenthesis
Top 10 With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Top 10 With records through Tuesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Here is a closer look with a note on a team in parenthesis.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025
Year-over-year improvement in parenthesis Want more Nuggets news?
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Top 10 With records through Tuesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Here is a closer look with a note on a team in parenthesis.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025
Year-over-year improvement in parenthesis Want more Nuggets news?
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parenthesis
Noun
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Microwave this chocolate mixture for 30 seconds, stir, then microwave for 15-second intervals until mixture is fully melted and smooth, stirring between each.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the ensuing interval, Established & Sons struggled to regain its footing.—
Ian Volner,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, frequent or long interruptions can affect a person's health.—
Sanja Jelic,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Also, ensure that your router has no power issues and a stable connection, as interruptions can affect the reset process.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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One Direction announced an indefinite hiatus in 2015, months after Malik left the group.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Christopher John Rogers, for example, made a triumphant return to New York Fashion Week after a five-year hiatus.—
Andrea Bossi,
Essence,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The 48-year age gap was the butt of one of Snoop Dogg's jokes during the NFL Honors.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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There was a moment towards the end of that match which, with hindsight, highlights another reason the gap between the teams is closing.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The president announced a 90-day pause for several countries but increased tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The trade saga took a positive turn Wednesday afternoon — with stocks surging following a bruising few days — after Trump announced a 90-day tariff pause on at least some countries.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Parenthesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parenthesis. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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