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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
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
University of Arkansas System President Jay B. Silveria announced Monday an interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, as the search begins for Cam Patterson's replacement.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 30 June 2025
Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
Stanford is still without an athletic director — or an interim — after Bernard Muir stepped down late last month.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
In a statement shared with Reuters, the interim government of Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus said that import-export operations must continue uninterrupted to protect the economy, and that all NBR jobs were deemed essential services.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
University of Arkansas System President Jay B. Silveria announced Monday an interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, as the search begins for Cam Patterson's replacement.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 30 June 2025
Noun
After more than a year as the interim, Arrula had been named the city administrator in 2016.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
Stanford is still without an athletic director — or an interim — after Bernard Muir stepped down late last month.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interim
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Even with the temporary pause, abrupt policy changes have left some business owners tapping into personal savings, postponing expansions and in some cases, closing altogether.—
Ana Valdez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The broad risk on sentiment is leaning on modest and temporary weak growth in 2H25, on the back of payback frontloading and tariffs.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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Two hours later, NWS Albuquerque advised that Rio Ruidoso at Hollywood, N.M., had reached a provisional crest of 20.24 feet while the flash flooding was occurring.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Here are the four limited metal tags and what each color means: Buyer provisional (purple): Refers to a buyer who has expressed interest in purchasing something but hasn't fully committed yet.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The brutal concept features two teams locked inside a giant steel cage that covers two rings, with members entering the match at staggered intervals.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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At certain intervals, the Iranian government has limited access to the mobile internet network and physical phone lines, the embassy said, adding that U.S. citizens should be prepared for internet network outages and develop alternative network connectivity and communication plans.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Getting it wrong can cost businesses millions in additional unplanned service extensions, transitional service agreement (TSA) penalties and remediation costs.—
Simon Wells,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The same man now photographed with American officials and heralded as Syria's transitional solution.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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His final acting role was in an episode of Frasier opposite Kelsey Grammer in 1997.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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This will mark Grande's first acting role since filming the two Wicked movies.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
30 May 2025
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But phone calls, spam and constant interruptions get in the way.—
Minna Hu,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Usually lawmakers have around five minutes to offer their remarks without interruption.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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The group went on hiatus in 2016, with each member pursuing solo careers.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Simon Cowell’s The X Factor has been on hiatus for years while a similar talent contest Cowell is making with Drive to Survive producer Box to Box Films appears to have stalled.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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Currie warned that further cuts to Medicaid and public hospitals could make these gaps even worse.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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While the case is ongoing and remains under regulatory review, with SEBI yet to issue a final ruling, the incident shines a light on the growing gap between retail traders and big institutions.—
Spriha Srivastava,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interim. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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