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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
Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 May 2026
Inter Miami dropped from second place to third in the Eastern Conference, and interim coach Giullermo Hoyos and his players are eager to flip the page and get back to winning.
—Michelle Kaufman
may 8, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
Given the roster talent Tech has around the quarterback and the team’s first two opponents — Abilene Christian and Oregon State — the Red Raiders could likely manage in the interim without Hammond.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 7 May 2026
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Adjective
The company appointed Kevin McGurn, who has been an exec at companies including Hulu, Vevo and T-Mobile, was named interim CEO with Nunes’ exit.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 May 2026
Inter Miami dropped from second place to third in the Eastern Conference, and interim coach Giullermo Hoyos and his players are eager to flip the page and get back to winning.
—Michelle Kaufman
may 8, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Noun
Finding him, however, is proving tricky, and the perpetually down-on-his-luck Cameron sure needs a job in the interim.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
Given the roster talent Tech has around the quarterback and the team’s first two opponents — Abilene Christian and Oregon State — the Red Raiders could likely manage in the interim without Hammond.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interim
Adjective
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Other cruise lines are altering itineraries to route around places affected by the temporary prohibition.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Since 2012, the museum has occasionally brought out some pieces for temporary exhibits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Your provisional ballot will be counted once a county elections official verifies your voter registration.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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At the end of that month, the WGA officially ratified its provisional deal, with a 90% approval rate but significant voter downturn.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Sow cilantro seeds at intervals in spring and late summer to provide a continuous supply of tasty foliage followed by the beneficial blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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If polyps are removed, the follow-up interval varies depending on the number, size, and type of polyps.—
Holly Burns,
Time,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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But far fewer understand the long transitional phase that comes before it.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The album, recorded during a transitional period that included a cross-continental move from Buenos Aires to Mexico, incorporates traditional norteño sounds from her home, while delivering them in a uniquely Julieta Venegas way.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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Funding the contracts is the next challenge During an upbeat City Hall news conference later in the day, acting Supt.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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But Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has been elevated to the top job, on at least an acting basis, and is performing the duties of the department’s top official.—
Stephen Groves,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Construction on the people mover was initially supposed to be substantially complete by December 2018, and service interruptions were supposed to be kept to a minimum during construction.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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What could’ve turned into a game of foul trouble and interruptions instead turned into a game Brunson controlled anyway.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
Noun
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What may have broken Kim’s jeans hiatus?—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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The state added the firing squad as an execution method during that hiatus.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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The new batch of money is separate from a $245 million pool of new funds officials already allocated to help close looming budget gaps.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Canadian reverse logistics company’s pathway-level data report details the limitations, trade-offs and infrastructure gaps that defining the sector—something Debrand likened to opening the black box of textile circularity.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interim. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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