as in interval
a break in continuity
the democratic regime proved to be a short-lived interregnum between dictatorships
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Recent Examples of interregnum
Cervantes’ North African interregnum supplied the plot of two plays, 1615’s The Bagnios of Algiers and The Great Sultana published that same year, as well as portions of his final novel from 1617, The Trials of Persiles and Sigismunda.
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Ed Simon
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
However, Canadian consumers may find alternatives to American products during this interregnum, and winemakers stateside could feel the effects of Trump’s trade war for years to come.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2025
During their drummer interregnum, the band released a song celebrating their 30th bandiversary with Grohl taking over drumming duties.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 July 2025
Based on these experiences and sobered from those long interregnum years, Trump adjusted his game plan this time around.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
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Ed Simon
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
However, Canadian consumers may find alternatives to American products during this interregnum, and winemakers stateside could feel the effects of Trump’s trade war for years to come.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2025
During their drummer interregnum, the band released a song celebrating their 30th bandiversary with Grohl taking over drumming duties.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 July 2025
Based on these experiences and sobered from those long interregnum years, Trump adjusted his game plan this time around.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interregnum
Noun
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But established turf needs to be watered at semi-regular intervals, and this will depend on the turf species.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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The interval between mowing would be longer to allow the turf to grow that extra inch.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Activists argue that the sudden interruption of the program caused a loss of trust among citizens.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers say the funding ensures the 460,000 public employees, retirees and dependents who access health care through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) face no interruptions to their coverage.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Diaz, in her second screen appearance since ending her own acting hiatus, is welcome if hardly tested as a long-suffering bestie, while Bomer scores the film’s few straightforward laughs as her dim-bulb sidekick.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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Others aren’t so sure, pointing to the long hiatus, the off-screen turmoil and a television landscape that no longer moves in lockstep.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The vote came after Chan recommended forgoing raises for city employees because of a budget gap.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Teams will use the five-week gap between the races in Japan and Miami to knuckle down at their factories and develop car upgrades that could boost their fortunes upon returning to the track in May.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Afterward, the city cycled back to interims — first Huth, and now Hernandez.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Any policy changes involving vehicle pursuits would ultimately fall to the Independence City Manager, who is currently being served by an interim.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Interregnum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interregnum. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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