as in interval
a break in continuity
the democratic regime proved to be a short-lived interregnum between dictatorships
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Recent Examples of interregnum
Taken together, these dynamics made the Biden presidency feel like a return to normalcy—a restoration, not an interregnum.
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Rebecca Lissner, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Here’s what to know about the two Catholic leaders’ backgrounds and duties during the critical interregnum period for the Vatican.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
During a papal interregnum, all leaders of the Vatican offices cease to carry out their work aside from the camerlengo and two others.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
The interregnum is an opportune moment for analysts and policymakers to pursue novel ideas about America’s role in the world, but Lieven leaves his reader wanting.
—Harpers Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
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Rebecca Lissner, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Here’s what to know about the two Catholic leaders’ backgrounds and duties during the critical interregnum period for the Vatican.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
During a papal interregnum, all leaders of the Vatican offices cease to carry out their work aside from the camerlengo and two others.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
The interregnum is an opportune moment for analysts and policymakers to pursue novel ideas about America’s role in the world, but Lieven leaves his reader wanting.
—Harpers Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interregnum
Noun
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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
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
Noun
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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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Maurice is the ninth head coach (including three interims) Tallas has worked for in that span.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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As for the search process, which will be for the club’s 10th head coach all-time (excluding interims), Onalfo is not divulging a specific timeline or coaching profile.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Interregnum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interregnum. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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