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as in temporary
intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time
putting up some students in local motels is obviously just an interim solution to the college's housing shortage
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as in provisional
serving in a position for the time being
will serve as interim head of the police department until the investigation is completed
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as in interval
a break in continuity
there was a brief interim in the proceedings while everyone got organized
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Recent Examples of interim
Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 13 June 2026
But his clash with Ciryl Gane of France is for just an interim title because Tom Aspinall, the division’s undisputed champion, is injured and angling for a new deal.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
Herrema has also maintained a solo career in the interim, appearing on the Avalanches’ 2016 album Wildflower and curating a soundtrack featuring MGMT, Kurt Vile, Hot Chip, and more for a 2015 art installation.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
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Adjective
Iran insists on retaining a degree of control over the waterway and gaining immediate access to its frozen funds, while negotiations over the Islamic Republic’s uranium enrichment would take place after the interim deal is signed.
—Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 13 June 2026
But his clash with Ciryl Gane of France is for just an interim title because Tom Aspinall, the division’s undisputed champion, is injured and angling for a new deal.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Noun
The brand says the model will now arrive by 2030, focusing on plug-in hybrids in the interim, such as the Valhalla.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
Herrema has also maintained a solo career in the interim, appearing on the Avalanches’ 2016 album Wildflower and curating a soundtrack featuring MGMT, Kurt Vile, Hot Chip, and more for a 2015 art installation.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interim
Adjective
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Generally, ozone nanobubbling is effective as a temporary solution for algae blooms.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The damage hasn't affected game day experiences—but stadium leaders say the temporary fix won't last forever.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Paradoxically, any such relief and the unfreezing of assets would almost certainly be provisional on major concessions on Iran’s nuclear program – concessions that hardliners are likely to reject.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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With a provisional agreement due to be signed Friday that cements a truce between Washington and Tehran, countries across the region are picking up the pieces from the conflict.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Lower-risk bridges with lighter traffic and sound materials may qualify for longer intervals.—
Alex Krasnok,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
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At intervals John would shamble around the stage in a cruel parody of a disabled person, which in those days offended no one.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Because while a mouse embryo can race through major developmental changes in a matter of hours or days, catshark embryos develop over roughly 175 days, giving researchers an unusually detailed window into transitional stages that are normally difficult to capture in rapidly-developing mammals.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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With the younger students in transitional kindergarten programs, Robles instructed them to create a flat rocket with squares containing the letters of their name.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Johnson pushed back against Pulte's critics -- arguing that the president has the prerogative to choose his Cabinet while stressing that the president told reporters that Pulte would serve on an acting basis -- up to 210 days without Senate confirmation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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His final acting role was on a 1996 episode of Caroline in the City.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Football already has more interruptions than before, largely because of VAR and lengthy stoppages.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Other protections like trip delay reimbursement, baggage delay and trip cancellation/interruption coverage can free you from needing to purchase third-party insurance at checkout.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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However, the Woodland museum is in a relocation hiatus and is not currently a standard walk-up attraction, so check for private showing or reopening updates before planning a trip around it.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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When The Talk returned after a brief hiatus, Underwood addressed Osbourne's departure.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
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Related Stories The central tension running through his presentation was a per-capita gap that remains vast.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Compare that to what Qatar has built at Paris Saint-Germain — a Champions League infrastructure and a global brand — and the gap between ambition and results is clear.—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interim. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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