: done, made, appointed, or occurring for an interim
an interim assignment
Examples of interim in a Sentence
Noun
there was a brief interim in the proceedings while everyone got organized
Adjective
putting up some students in local motels is obviously just an interim solution to the college's housing shortage
will serve as interim head of the police department until the investigation is completed
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Fiona Bork, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
The team has had five lead executives and nine head coaches — including interims — in that span.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Annette Ramirez, the department’s interim general manager, said the $14-million grant will work like a pilot program to prove that the nearly two dozen positions will make a difference in shelter operations.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Brian Stone, the NSF’s chief of staff, has since performed the duties of director in the interim.
—Fiona Bork, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
The team has had five lead executives and nine head coaches — including interims — in that span.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Fort Lauderdale officials are set to vote Tuesday on an interim agreement with a developer to build a new City Hall, amid much public opposition over the design and cost.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Annette Ramirez, the department’s interim general manager, said the $14-million grant will work like a pilot program to prove that the nearly two dozen positions will make a difference in shelter operations.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interim. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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interim
1 of 2 noun
in·ter·im
ˈin-tə-rəm 
: an intervening time see also ad interim
interim
2 of 2 adjective
: done, made, appointed, or occurring for an interim
an interim disposition
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