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
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
The cardinals spend the interregnum housed in private rooms in the Domus Marthae Sanctae -- essentially a residence hotel in the Vatican with dining facilities that usually houses visiting clergy and laity.
—Phoebe Natanson, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 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
The cardinals spend the interregnum housed in private rooms in the Domus Marthae Sanctae -- essentially a residence hotel in the Vatican with dining facilities that usually houses visiting clergy and laity.
—Phoebe Natanson, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interregnum
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
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
Noun
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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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In the interim, Deputy Superintendent Melissa Balknight assumed Hill’s responsibilities.—
Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
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In the interim, policies have likely been modified due to statutory or rule changes, or new practices have been implemented in an ever-evolving field.—
Kim Gorsuch,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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“Interregnum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interregnum. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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