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
Charli might just be in a low-stakes, post-breakthrough interregnum, exploring whims without putting too much pressure on herself.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
The men around Khamenei know that the interregnum will be a moment of maximum vulnerability.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 17 Dec. 2025
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
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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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
The men around Khamenei know that the interregnum will be a moment of maximum vulnerability.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 17 Dec. 2025
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
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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Sow cilantro seeds at intervals in spring and late summer to provide a continuous supply of tasty foliage followed by the beneficial blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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If polyps are removed, the follow-up interval varies depending on the number, size, and type of polyps.—
Holly Burns,
Time,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Construction on the people mover was initially supposed to be substantially complete by December 2018, and service interruptions were supposed to be kept to a minimum during construction.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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What could’ve turned into a game of foul trouble and interruptions instead turned into a game Brunson controlled anyway.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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What may have broken Kim’s jeans hiatus?—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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The state added the firing squad as an execution method during that hiatus.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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The new batch of money is separate from a $245 million pool of new funds officials already allocated to help close looming budget gaps.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Canadian reverse logistics company’s pathway-level data report details the limitations, trade-offs and infrastructure gaps that defining the sector—something Debrand likened to opening the black box of textile circularity.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the interim, Richard Westenberger will assume the responsibilities of CEO and president, in addition to his roles as chief financial officer and chief operating officer.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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And Dombrowski will almost certainly offer Cora the job in the offseason; bench coach Don Mattingly only agreed to serve in the interim.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Interregnum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interregnum. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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