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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
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
Tony Jones, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Borrowers will often be able to float it down before closing and, in the interim, won't need to worry about any other incremental increases.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
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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
Bob Myers, who is the president of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) and former general manager of the Golden State Warriors, will oversee the department in the interim.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Borrowers will often be able to float it down before closing and, in the interim, won't need to worry about any other incremental increases.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interim
Adjective
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The partnership has survived seismic shifts in how people watch movies and recovered from a high-profile temporary breakup between two of the largest players — McDonald’s and Disney — in 2006.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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From temporary short-term storage to long-term needs, storage units are a staple for many Miami residents.—
Kody Boye,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The board voted to reject the provisional ballots.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The European Union reached a provisional deal to strengthen the supply of essential medicines — such as antibiotics, insulin, vaccines, and painkillers — and avoid shortages by boosting domestic production and reducing reliance on imports.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
12 May 2026
Noun
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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
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The volcano rumbles at predictable intervals, a low groan like a thunderstorm a few valleys over.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
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The track will appear in tonight’s episode of the show, which also features Morris’ acting debut.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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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
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To help ensure earnings are reported correctly and reduce the risk of overpayments or benefit interruptions, keep track of hours worked, gross monthly earnings, employer details and pay stubs.—
Diane Winiarski,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Full political violence insurance can cover property damage and business interruption tied to terrorism, sabotage, riots, strikes, civil commotion, insurrection, rebellion, mutiny, coup and war.—
Contessa Brewer,Dawn Giel,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The festival has been on a years-long hiatus.—
Joshua Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Aiken ran for Congress twice While on hiatus from music, Aiken made two bids for Congress.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Shoppers rave that the arm openings truly stand out, describing them as notably flattering and well-designed, without any awkward gaps.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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To narrow those gaps, Thyme Care connects cancer patients with personalized care and resources.—
Ellen Sheng,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interim. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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