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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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2
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
Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 July 2025
The interim government has banned the Awami League party and amended relevant laws to allow the trial of the former ruling party for its role during the uprising.
—CNN Money, 10 July 2025
Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2025
The high point of Gastelum’s career is his 2019 interim UFC middleweight title fight opposite Israel Adesanya, a bout that recently enshrined the two men in the UFC Hall of Fame.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
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Adjective
The agency’s new interim head, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, brings a different sort of background to the position.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 July 2025
The interim government has banned the Awami League party and amended relevant laws to allow the trial of the former ruling party for its role during the uprising.
—CNN Money, 10 July 2025
Noun
Ma said that there may be a way for Sharp and Tri-City to get started on some improvements that obviously need to be done, such as upgrading Tri-City’s electronic medical records system, by creating a joint powers authority during the interim.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2025
The high point of Gastelum’s career is his 2019 interim UFC middleweight title fight opposite Israel Adesanya, a bout that recently enshrined the two men in the UFC Hall of Fame.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interim
Adjective
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The National Weather Service has placed the temporary immigration detention center and Big Cypress National Preserve under a special weather statement until 5:30 p.m., meaning strong wind gusts and possible flooding are imminent.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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Save any receipts for building materials, cleanup supplies, temporary housing, replacement costs for clothing and home goods, and food costs. File a claim with FEMA Kerr County residents can start making those claims because that area has been declared a federal disaster area.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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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
Noun
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Always follow the label directions carefully, but most fungicides are applied at 7 to 10 day intervals throughout the season.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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And because historical intervals for major earthquakes in that area occur at an average of 100 to 200 years, stress between the plates was assumed to be nearing its breaking point.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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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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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
Adjective
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Garcia succeeds the late Gerry Connolly, D-Va., who died in May following a battle with cancer, and Rep. Stephen Lynch, D-Mass., who briefly filled the role for Democrats on an acting basis.—
Luke Garrett,
NPR,
11 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
Noun
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Service interruptions are possible because of construction or weather.—
JP Shaffer
July 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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Countries that were once polio-free have had polio outbreaks due to interruptions in childhood immunization programs caused by war and conflict.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
Noun
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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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Families using vouchers now pay more out of pocket, with the average gap between voucher awards and tuition at $2,446, as private school costs continue to rise.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
10 July 2025
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The changes should spur the expansion of housing in urban areas that are close to jobs and transportation and make an impactful contribution toward addressing the housing crisis in California by narrowing the gap between housing demand and supply.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interim. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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