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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
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
Our director is Elena Burnett and our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.
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Gabriel J. Sánchez,
NPR,
27 June 2026
Reeti Malhotra
june 5,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
The brand says the model will now arrive by 2030, focusing on plug-in hybrids in the interim, such as the Valhalla.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
2 June 2026
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Adjective
Under the interim deal, the two sides have 60 days to work out the details.
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Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
Our director is Elena Burnett and our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.
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Gabriel J. Sánchez,
NPR,
27 June 2026
Noun
In the interim, the Department of Water Resources is providing portage services for boats navigating the waterways.
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Reeti Malhotra
june 5,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
The brand says the model will now arrive by 2030, focusing on plug-in hybrids in the interim, such as the Valhalla.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interim
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But economists say the fix and revenue increase are likely only temporary.
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In the city of Catia La Mar, people can be seen living outside, with temporary structures set up on a baseball field.
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Authorities said 15 major shelters have been established in La Guaira, along with 50 provisional camps in Greater Caracas.
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With his second win this season, van Gisbergen improved three spots to 14th in the points standings, moving back into a provisional spot in the Chase.
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Tires should be inspected for wear and rotated regularly, usually at the same interval as oil changes.
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On a fickle morning in Miami—the kind where patches of sunshine give way to intervals of torrential rain—Learner Tien has taken shelter deep inside Hard Rock Stadium, the obliging home of the Dolphins, a Formula 1 Grand Prix, and, at the moment, the Miami Open.
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Once open, the program will provide transitional housing and on-site services to people who are chronically homeless and struggling with drug addiction, mental health or all types of disabilities.
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Speaking of summer must-haves, the Evaless Zip-Up Pullover is the quintessential pick for tricky transitional weather.
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Johnson pushed back against Pulte's critics -- arguing that the president has the prerogative to choose his Cabinet while stressing that the president told reporters that Pulte would serve on an acting basis -- up to 210 days without Senate confirmation.
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His final acting role was on a 1996 episode of Caroline in the City.
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The result can be a more consistent connection, fewer interruptions and less of that infuriating mid-episode quality drop.
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Conducted at Longcheer Technology’s electronics manufacturing facility, the robots carried out tasks including tablet inspection, defect sorting, and material transport without interruption.
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Olympic medalist Jade Carey successfully returned to elite gymnastics at the American Classic after a two-year hiatus.
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Michael Rubin is back with his White Party after taking a hiatus last year.
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And that gap has real consequences.
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The donated jet was designed to bridge the gap until the other planes are ready.
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“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interim. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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