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as in temporary
intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time
putting up some students in local motels is obviously just an interim solution to the college's housing shortage
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as in provisional
serving in a position for the time being
will serve as interim head of the police department until the investigation is completed
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as in interval
a break in continuity
there was a brief interim in the proceedings while everyone got organized
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Recent Examples of interim
Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2025
Their interim head coach wanted to go for the win and take a chokehold on what has been a magnificent second-round series.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
Earnest Rouse was the interim who filled in when Schulte resigned.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
After the 120-day interim period, the president must either nominate a permanent candidate for Senate confirmation or the district court may appoint a successor.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2025
Their interim head coach wanted to go for the win and take a chokehold on what has been a magnificent second-round series.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Noun
Much damage can be done in the interim.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
Earnest Rouse was the interim who filled in when Schulte resigned.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interim
Adjective
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Fears of a slide back towards authoritarian rule were hardened by a temporary constitution focusing power in his hands.—
Tom Perry,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Transient ischemic stroke is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain that can mimic a stroke, causing symptoms like numbness, weakness, or confusion that can last anywhere from a few minutes to 24 hours.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
14 May 2025
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Parolin was also weakened by his role in crafting a provisional deal between the Vatican and China.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2025
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According to the data, which is provisional and subject to change, two children also died from the flu during that period, bringing the season’s total to 25. Of those pediatric deaths, only one child had been vaccinated, while five were too young to receive the vaccine, McDonald said.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2025
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His job was harder still after Jackson’s elbow on Sven Botman nine minutes before the interval prompted his red card.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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That interval was later extended to 15 days, a practice still observed today to accommodate global participation.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Johnson has sat on the board for 16 years, according to past reporting East Aurora is indeed in a transitional stage with regards to its leadership.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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While some elements—particularly those addressing graduate education costs and institutional accountability—have merit, the package as currently constituted lacks sufficient safeguards and transitional provisions to protect vulnerable students and institutions.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Corley’s most recent acting credit was The Ice Road in 2021.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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The 81-year-old acting legend didn't mince words when asked about his daughter's recent announcement.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
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Resuming her testimony after the interruption, Geddes said Smith suffered more than a dozen stab wounds, but underwent a successful surgery.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Research shows that frequent interruptions, especially during cognitively complex tasks, increase error rates and reduce productivity.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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What To Know The federal government resumed student loan collections earlier this week, following a five-year hiatus enacted at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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After a long hiatus, the group reunited in 2023 and embarked on a reunion tour.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
8 May 2025
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There's also a racial gap, with Black and Native American women far more likely to die from cervical cancer than white women.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
10 May 2025
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According to the official, who spoke to CNN on condition of anonymity, Iran evaluates the talks’ interruptions and weekly gaps, which were against Tehran’s preference, as a political and media game by the American side and is now preparing for scenarios in which the talks fail.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interim. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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