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adjective

Definition of interimnext
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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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noun

ˈin-tə-rəm How to pronounce interim (audio)
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
Adjective
Nabi exited Coty in December 2025 and was succeeded by Markus Strobel, today executive chairman and interim CEO of the group. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026 Another defeat on Decision Day in Seattle under interim head coach Xavi Tamarit will not change that, presuming the Galaxy don’t win and overcome a negative-19 goal differential. — Josh Gross, Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
Since 2002, the Raiders have hired 13 coaches, excluding interims, followed by the Cleveland Browns (10) and Miami Dolphins (nine). — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026 An Iranian negotiator said Tehran was suspending its commitments to the interim dealsigned about a month ago and aimed at permanently ending the fighting. — Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for interim
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interim
  1. temporary
  2. provisional
  3. interval
  4. transitional
  5. acting
  6. interruption
  7. hiatus
  8. gap
Adjective
  • It will now be moved into temporary storage before heading to ITER’s Assembly Hall for integration into the plasma chamber’s final sector module.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In a High Court judgment, the star’s claim for an injunction was denied, but a temporary order preventing the man (known as PPT in court proceedings) from being named remains in place pending an appeal.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of temporary
Adjective
  • Local officials are receiving and examining absentee and provisional ballots, called affidavit ballots, before deadlines next week.
    — BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Preparing the paint for commercial use The team has filed a provisional patent application and is developing a transparent protective layer that could help the paint withstand wind and rain.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of provisional
Noun
  • Food sequencing doesn't require separating foods by a set interval, Chaudhry said.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Teams can break that interval into delivery time, acknowledgment time and confirmed ownership.
    — Judit Sharon, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of interval
Adjective
  • The British lawyer completed the look with a white mock neck shift dress and thigh-high black boots for a look that is simple, sleek, and ideal for the transitional fall season.
    — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Yet the strategy makes a degree of sense when viewed from the leadership’s perspective that China is in a transitional period.
    — Oliver Melton, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of transitional
Adjective
  • This is the latest major acting role for McIntire, who has starred in a number of films in recent years.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The vocal and acting prowess of the cast stands out, in a large-scale production that matches the level of major international musicals.
    — Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of acting
Noun
  • An interruption can feel urgent simply because someone else is waiting for your answer.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Trip cancellation, interruption and delay coverage One of the most basic coverages of travel insurance is trip cancellation, which reimburses you for certain expenses if something prevents you from taking all or some of a trip.
    — Aly J Yale, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of interruption
Noun
  • Film Festival set to return in December 2027 after a decade-long hiatus.
    — Essie Assibu, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Rumors abound as to why Strokes guitarist Nick Valensi has been on indefinite hiatus from his longtime band since May, but that hasn’t stopped him from playing with other artists.
    — Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of hiatus
Noun
  • That pricing gap reinforces PSA's lead and gives its decisions about fees and submission services considerable influence over the resale market.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The revenue generated by higher parking fees was a key factor in closing a $66 million budget gap this fiscal year.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of gap

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“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interim. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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