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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
On Monday, Adalbert Lechner stepped down after nearly 33 years with Lindt, including four years as CEO, prompting his predecessor to return on an interim basis. — CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 Torrid Torrid has named former Belk finance chief Will Langley interim chief financial officer as Paula Dempsey prepares to leave the apparel retailer for another opportunity. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
Over the past month, however, the benchmark 10-year gilt yield has risen by around 19 basis points, while the longer-term 30-year gilt yield has added around 21 basis points, with both seeing choppy trade in the interim. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 21 July 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
  • The recall classification was updated this month to Class ll — meaning exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Any kind of workout is a temporary emergency for the cells involved.
    — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of temporary
Adjective
  • But the suspension remains provisional, pending further legal proceedings that could include an agreement under consideration by a federal court.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • But their ballot is provisional, and it is not supposed to be counted until the voter is verified by state officials.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of provisional
Noun
  • The different categories of wellness providers range from high-intensity interval studios to specialty clinics offering vitamin injections.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Microwave 10 tablespoons of the butter in a large, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH in 15- to 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of interval
Adjective
  • The findings come as California enters its second year of offering free transitional kindergarten, called TK for short, to all 4-year-olds, fully expanding the earlier and smaller program.
    — Emily Woodruff, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Even before the merger, the franchise appeared to be in a transitional phase.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 22 Oct. 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
  • These checkpoints allow a calculation to resume after an interruption instead of restarting from scratch.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • However, travelers could still face disruptions on the ground, with the embassy advising Americans to check for Metro station closures and other transportation interruptions before heading out.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of interruption
Noun
  • Even after years of creative stagnation, a hiatus, and, tragically, the death of Takeoff, in 2022, Migos had already cemented themselves as cultural icons perennially synonymous with everything cool.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • In her own update on her Instagram Story, Laforteza described the work she’s been doing since going on hiatus.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of hiatus
Noun
  • Democrats still have an advantage in voting by mail, but that gap is smaller than in 2022 as more Democrats shift to early in-person voting.
    — A Martínez, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The sell-off came despite the positive results, underscoring the gap between the treatment's clinical promise and investor expectations for its commercial potential.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
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“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interim. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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