INTERSTICES Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

interstices

noun

plural of interstice

as in intervals

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 gaps

an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge) pesky weeds growing in the interstices between the flagstones

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Noun

Salad assembly Split the heads lengthwise, then cut crosswise at approximately 1-inch intervals, creating a mix of naturally different-sized pieces.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Add heavy cream in two or three intervals while beating on high.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of intervals

Noun

Through regular exercises and strategic updates, districts and institutions can pinpoint and remedy potential gaps in their protocols before a real cyber emergency forces them to make high-stakes decisions under pressure.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
That included measuring wage gaps, educating factories, testing approaches to wage increases and using Fair Trade premiums to provide additional financial benefits to workers.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of gaps

Noun

Fast-swap batteries can also get the robot back to work without lengthy interruptions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
The five original Nobel Prizes were created under the terms of Swedish inventor and industrialist Alfred Nobel’s will and have been awarded since 1901, with only limited interruptions, chiefly during World War I and World War II.

— Reuters, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of interruptions

Noun

Adrian Meronk of Poland, one of 22 players from LIV Golf in the field, birdied his opening four holes at Kingsbarns and had an eagle late in his round of 63.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
With several injuries piling up, the Panthers will need to patch some holes, regroup and find a way to get back in the win column.

— Neil Nakahodo, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of holes

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Manon Bannerman and Sophia Laforteza are taking separate hiatuses from Katseye; while Bannerman’s status in the group remains unknown, Laforteza’s mental-health break will continue until she’s reassessed in September.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Haircut 100, on the other hand, took some long hiatuses as a band.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

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