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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in interval
a break in continuity
there was a brief interim in the proceedings while everyone got organized
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of interim
Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Karpel had been named interim CFO this past January, succeeding Jack Calandra, who left the company at the end of January to pursue other opportunities.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
In the interim, the government has established matching fund schemes and collaborative financing models designed to strengthen partnerships between Indonesian filmmakers and global industry players.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for interim
Adjective
Trent Simmons, who joined Sacramento Steps Forward in 2022 and has served as its chief program officer since early 2025, has been named by the nonprofit’s board to serve as interim CEO.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Karpel had been named interim CFO this past January, succeeding Jack Calandra, who left the company at the end of January to pursue other opportunities.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Noun
What this narrative neglects are all the ways treatment might cause terrible side effects, or the long period one spends being sick, and how one’s identity may have changed in the interim.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
In the interim, the government has established matching fund schemes and collaborative financing models designed to strengthen partnerships between Indonesian filmmakers and global industry players.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for interim
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interim
Adjective
-
Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between the US and Iran in recent months during the war in the Middle East, playing a leading role in negotiating a temporary ceasefire in April.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
-
Authority is temporary and shared equally among seven voices.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
Adjective
-
Registrar of Voters Bob Page said — who painstakingly remove ballots from envelopes, ensure bubbles are filled in correctly so the votes are properly counted, help residents obtain a replacement ballot or cast a provisional one, make sure someone does not vote twice and much, much more.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
-
Teams need space for provisional thinking.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
-
Use twine or soft plant ties to attach the branches or canes of sprawling and grabbing climbers to the support structure at regular intervals, tying securely but not too tightly.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
-
The volcano rumbles at predictable intervals, a low groan like a thunderstorm a few valleys over.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Adjective
-
This lightweight crewneck is a cozy essential for transitional weather—drape it over your shoulders, layer it over your favorite linen set, or tuck it into crisp denim for a laidback look.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
-
Just 1 percent are somewhere in between, and now NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope appears to have caught a rare glimpse of one such transitional galaxy.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
Adjective
-
The track will appear in tonight’s episode of the show, which also features Morris’ acting debut.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
-
The cost of the war in Iran has grown to $29 billion, acting Pentagon comptroller Jules Hurst said in testimony Tuesday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Noun
-
Outrigger Santa Cruz went on to place third, which Luckow called an impressive finish given the mid-race interruption.—
David Caraccio
May 27,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
-
Representatives from dozens of agencies, incuding the New Jersey State Police, discussed the potential of cyber attacks, infrastructure interruptions, and infectious diseases.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Noun
-
Boyle had a stroke in 2022, which led to a brief hiatus from public life and performing.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
-
In the middle of what will ultimately be the longest hiatus the film franchise has ever seen, a new 007 video game might just be the salve that fans sorely need.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
Noun
-
Grissom hit it toward the cavernous right-center field gap at Comerica Park.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
-
Langstroth’s design maintained an optimal 8 mm gap between frames to prevent bees from fusing them together.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interim. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
