intermitting

verb

present participle of intermit
as in interrupting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermitting
  1. interrupting
  2. dispersing
  3. discontinuing
  4. breaking off
  5. suspending
  6. disbanding
Verb
  • Olyphant, who has a history of interrupting introductions on the NBC late-night program, did so again on Thursday.
    — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • Children interrupting, meals being made, the day being talked over.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of interrupting
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  • Instead of continuing his work with Gates, Buffett has begun dispersing his wealth entirely through his children.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2026
  • The same number of stars will be in the league, and better dispersing them throughout all 30 markets could help revive interest across the country.
    — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of dispersing
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  • As part of this strategy, the 123-year-old brand began making space in its lineups for battery-electric vehicles by discontinuing ICE models, like the mid-size XT6, which stopped production in early 2025.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
  • Agios Pharmaceuticals is discontinuing the development of a next-generation drug called tebapivat for sickle cell disease.
    — Elaine Chen, STAT, 21 July 2026
Definition of discontinuing
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  • Now, though, some branches are breaking off.
    — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
  • In November 1987, after breaking off her engagement with Estevez, Moore married Bruce in Las Vegas.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 21 June 2026
Definition of breaking off
Verb
  • The Kennedy Center is temporarily suspending free public tours of the performing arts venue after a volunteer tour guide spoke with the New York Times about President Donald Trump‘s efforts to gut the cultural institution.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026
  • Some are as simple as a suspending seat on sturdy legs, while others pack in speaker systems, automatic movements and hanging toys.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
Definition of suspending
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  • Trump has mused to friends and advisers about disbanding the office, which has never really fulfilled the vision that Congress laid out for it two decades ago, after the 9/11 attacks.
    — Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 2 June 2026
  • In 2021, more than 43% of voters supported disbanding the department as the city reeled from Floyd’s killing and the massive protests and widespread rioting that followed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Definition of disbanding
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“Intermitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermitting. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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