1
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
Sam Gillette, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
So, news of an interim update before the big release of iOS 18.5 came as a surprise when reports surfaced last week.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Spytek will be the fourth full-time GM (fifth including interims) since the team moved to Las Vegas in 2020.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Assistant coach Mitch Johnson has acted as interim head coach since.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
So, news of an interim update before the big release of iOS 18.5 came as a surprise when reports surfaced last week.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
That consensus has led the White House, acting in concert with the Department of Defense, NASA and the National Nuclear Security Administration, to formulate an interim Near Earth Object (NEO) strategy and action plan.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Spytek will be the fourth full-time GM (fifth including interims) since the team moved to Las Vegas in 2020.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interim
Adjective
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Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine starting Saturday, citing humanitarian reasons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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The administration is expected to return to the Supreme Court quickly in an effort to persuade the justices to lift their temporary order.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Now everybody is complaining about the reduction in government jobs, especially the provisional workers who have been employed less than two years – the same two years Biden boasted about rising employment.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2025
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The trial is expected to run until May 23 and Kardashian is expected to appear on May 13, according to a provisional schedule.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Add skipping intervals to your runs or walks: To add some variety during a walk or run, incorporate a few skipping intervals.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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Borrowers are on the hook for interest payments, either at periodic intervals (usually every six months), or at the end of the agreement, when they are required to repay the obligation in full.—
Jennifer Morris,
Mercury News,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With local transitional knowledge and molecular classification of the soil, the team observed four groups of gorillas every day for almost 10 years.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Apr. 2025
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While the cruise line did not provide details for either decision, Royal Caribbean’s latest move comes just over a week after Haiti’s transitional government declared a nationwide state of emergency.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Tom Cruise had first connected Hamilton with director Joseph Kosinski because Hamilton was interested in an acting role in Top Gun: Maverick.—
Sean Gregory / London and Maranello,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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Insiders confirmed to Variety on Monday that the 52-year-old Spanish actress — who made history last month as the first openly transgender performer nominated for an acting Oscar — will attend this Sunday’s 97th Academy Awards.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Starting just seconds into her remarks, and every few minutes over the next hour, some half a dozen attendees either waved signs or shouted interruptions.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2025
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During a hold, students remain in their classrooms and instruction continues without interruption, according to Giardino.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The fair went on hiatus in 2020 and is now making its glorious return at the retro Hotel Del Sol in the Marina District.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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These latest wins show that even during an extended hiatus, the staple of the emo movement is still relevant to what must be a large number of listeners.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The median home price is a benchmark for how much a U.S. home costs, which is largely driven by the gap between housing supply and homebuyer demand.—
Sylvan Lane,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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Over time, the gap between Clifford Davis and the rest of Fort Worth ISD has widened today, where less than 1 in every 10 students is reading and doing math on grade level.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interim. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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