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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
Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Earlier this week, the program parted ways with offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri, which opened the door for a new play caller under interim coach Tim Skipper.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer said that Deputy Commissioner William Wiatrowski will take over as acting commissioner during the interim.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
This protest ultimately led to Nepal’s prime minister resigning, and Supreme Court Justice Karki, known for her anti-corruption stance, was sworn in as interim prime minister.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Earlier this week, the program parted ways with offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri, which opened the door for a new play caller under interim coach Tim Skipper.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
Josh Heird, the school's athletic director, took on the job permanently in 2022 after serving in the role as an interim for about six months.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer said that Deputy Commissioner William Wiatrowski will take over as acting commissioner during the interim.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interim
Adjective
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But the building feels temporary, with United having previously discussed removing it.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The goal is to get a congress of 15, with at least eight members coming from Cincinnati's homeless shelters and seven representing people who live outdoors or in temporary housing.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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The provisional results from two-thirds of the country’s districts showed 85-year-old Mutharika, a former president, had won around 66% of the vote.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Damian Lara, a second-year accounting major at Santiago Canyon College, has gained provisional approval into the 2+2+1 Pathway Program.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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Repeat this interval five to six times.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Ten years on the Moon exposes the battery at fortnightly intervals to extremes of heat and cold, with temperatures during the lunar night dropping as low as -334 °F (-173 °C) and staying near that extreme for two weeks.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Oct. 2025
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Lagerfeld’s right-hand woman for decades, Viard presided over the brand following his death, in a role that was widely presumed to be transitional.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Farktop Oversized Trench Coat A trench coat is the ultimate transitional layer, and this oversized style delivers that effortlessly cool silhouette.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Jenny Lewis, in her final acting role, who somehow survives with her dignity intact.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Leanne Kao, a city engineer and acting project manager, gave an update on plans to upgrade Dusty Rhodes Park, just south of Sunset Cliffs Boulevard from Robb Field.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Policies come with roadside assistance, trip interruption protection and a loaner car while your vehicle is being repaired.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Any interruptions to basic research, such as changes to financial supports or institutions, may threaten future discoveries and potential payoffs for years to come.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sister Pie, the beloved pie maker in Eastern Market, is on hiatus.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Should there be fewer than 25 entries in a category, that category will immediately go on hiatus for the current year – no award given – and entries will be screened into the next-most-appropriate category.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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The federal government has either shut down or experienced funding gaps 14 times since 1980.—
Kevin Breuninger,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Adding them to your diet may help fill nutrient gaps, boost overall wellness, and provide essential vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds without taking up much space on your plate.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interim. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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