: done, made, appointed, or occurring for an interim
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Noun
there was a brief interim in the proceedings while everyone got organized
Adjective
putting up some students in local motels is obviously just an interim solution to the college's housing shortage
will serve as interim head of the police department until the investigation is completed
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Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
McDaniels was canned in his second season as the Broncos boss, but Thewes remained, becoming a trusted, stabilizing force for eight more coaches (counting interims) and three general managers.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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The commander of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, Capt. Christopher Hill, is now the Truman's interim commander, according to the release.
—Davis Winkie, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The statement, signed by District 147 interim Superintendents Creg Williams and Jerry Jordan, was the same as one sent Superintendent Reginald Lawrence in Harvey Elementary District 152, which includes four elementary schools as well as Brooks Middle School.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
McDaniels was canned in his second season as the Broncos boss, but Thewes remained, becoming a trusted, stabilizing force for eight more coaches (counting interims) and three general managers.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Grady Sizemore, the team’s interim manager, replaced Grifol midseason and expressed interest in staying in the post.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
More:Pentagon is next in DOGE layoff sights as probationary hires are tallied
The commander of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, Capt. Christopher Hill, is now the Truman's interim commander, according to the release.
—Davis Winkie, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interim. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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interim
1 of 2 noun
in·ter·im
ˈin-tə-rəm 
: an intervening time see also ad interim
interim
2 of 2 adjective
: done, made, appointed, or occurring for an interim
an interim disposition
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