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
All seven spent the interregnum learning how to go somewhere new on their own.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
Any talks would require an end to PayPal’s interregnum.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Charli might just be in a low-stakes, post-breakthrough interregnum, exploring whims without putting too much pressure on herself.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
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.
—Ed Simon
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
Any talks would require an end to PayPal’s interregnum.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Charli might just be in a low-stakes, post-breakthrough interregnum, exploring whims without putting too much pressure on herself.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
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.
—Ed Simon
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interregnum
Noun
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That’s because at intervals between courses came surprises that made an order-what-you-like dinner feel more like a tasting menu experience.—
Christine Sarkis,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Wisp uses a subscription model that ships at-home test kits to patients at precisely the right interval, paired with a system of check-ins and follow-ups.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Upon resuming the meeting, Breadon didn’t directly address the arrests, but said no further interruptions would be tolerated, per Council rules.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The ride interruptions quickly became a topic of discussion among Disney fans online.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
Noun
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After the hiatus, filming is slated to continue through the end of the year for a premiere in 2027.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Davies, who revived the show in 2005 after a 16-year hiatus and returned as showrunner in 2022, said the Christmas episode had not been written and no actor had been approached to play the central role of the Doctor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Also visit Devil’s Gulch within the park to learn about the legend of outlaw Jesse James, who allegedly jumped an 18-foot gap on horseback after a botched bank robbery in 1876.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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And on Tuesday, the gap was even wider, and the entire surface was beginning to droop toward the ocean.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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In those first five years with the Panthers, Tremble had five head coaches (including the interims).—
Scott Fowler
June 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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In the interim, though, some of the restaurants in Palo Alto’s downtown had invested heavily in creating their own parklets.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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“Interregnum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interregnum. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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