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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
Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 13 June 2026
But his clash with Ciryl Gane of France is for just an interim title because Tom Aspinall, the division’s undisputed champion, is injured and angling for a new deal.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
Herrema has also maintained a solo career in the interim, appearing on the Avalanches’ 2016 album Wildflower and curating a soundtrack featuring MGMT, Kurt Vile, Hot Chip, and more for a 2015 art installation.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
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Adjective
Iran insists on retaining a degree of control over the waterway and gaining immediate access to its frozen funds, while negotiations over the Islamic Republic’s uranium enrichment would take place after the interim deal is signed.
—Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 13 June 2026
But his clash with Ciryl Gane of France is for just an interim title because Tom Aspinall, the division’s undisputed champion, is injured and angling for a new deal.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Noun
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
Herrema has also maintained a solo career in the interim, appearing on the Avalanches’ 2016 album Wildflower and curating a soundtrack featuring MGMT, Kurt Vile, Hot Chip, and more for a 2015 art installation.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interim
Adjective
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Yet every World Cup match creates a temporary population surge that can rival the size of a small city.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Spotify has eliminated a temporary logo, months after courting user backlash to the design that many felt was visually unappealing.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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But before the first ball is kicked between Mexico and South Africa on Thursday, here are our provisional rankings of the top 50 players set to be involved at the World Cup.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Even now, the psychological moves of the book’s last moments, how and what Maeve understands, feel to me provisional, blurry, to be co-created with the reader.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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That’s because at intervals between courses came surprises that made an order-what-you-like dinner feel more like a tasting menu experience.—
Christine Sarkis,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Wisp uses a subscription model that ships at-home test kits to patients at precisely the right interval, paired with a system of check-ins and follow-ups.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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For Phillies fans, Franco remains a memorable figure from a transitional era in franchise history.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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This is largely because spring in the Northern Hemisphere is when sea surface patterns across the tropical Pacific Ocean are in a transitional phase contributing to lower model accuracy.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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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.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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His final acting role was on a 1996 episode of Caroline in the City.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Upon resuming the meeting, Breadon didn’t directly address the arrests, but said no further interruptions would be tolerated, per Council rules.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The ride interruptions quickly became a topic of discussion among Disney fans online.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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After the hiatus, filming is slated to continue through the end of the year for a premiere in 2027.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Davies, who revived the show in 2005 after a 16-year hiatus and returned as showrunner in 2022, said the Christmas episode had not been written and no actor had been approached to play the central role of the Doctor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Also visit Devil’s Gulch within the park to learn about the legend of outlaw Jesse James, who allegedly jumped an 18-foot gap on horseback after a botched bank robbery in 1876.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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And on Tuesday, the gap was even wider, and the entire surface was beginning to droop toward the ocean.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interim. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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