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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
Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
The Federal Trade Commission’s second interim staff report on pharmacy benefit managers found significant price markups for drugs used to treat HIV and cancer.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2024
Intel adds to two new directors Intel has named former ASML CEO Eric Meurice and Microchip Technology interim CEO Steve Sanghi to its board of directors, CNBC reported.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
With the prospect of a special election not finalizing a winner until the summer, the City Council has also opted to temporarily fill the District 3 seat through an interim appointment.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
The Federal Trade Commission’s second interim staff report on pharmacy benefit managers found significant price markups for drugs used to treat HIV and cancer.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Tennessee State University named Dwayne Tucker as its new interim president on Friday after Ronald Johnson, the previous interim, resigned after less than six months on the job.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2024
Intel adds to two new directors Intel has named former ASML CEO Eric Meurice and Microchip Technology interim CEO Steve Sanghi to its board of directors, CNBC reported.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interim
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For retirees, moderate drinking may provide a temporary means to cope with the loss of structure and identity associated with leaving the workforce.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Cannon, who was assigned to oversee the documents case, issued a temporary order last week that temporarily blocked the Justice Department from making the report public, after which a federal appeals court declined to stop its release.Robert Legare, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
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However, athletes have the right to appeal these provisional suspensions.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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By 2023, only 14 provisional human cases remained, according to the Center’s data.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
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Tyler Perry’s latest film Six Triple Eight also had a strong performance during this interval, coming in at No. 8 with 867M viewing minutes.Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
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During these intervals, new vulnerabilities can emerge and existing ones can be exploited.Eoin Keary, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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And offer them incentives to support a transitional government.Manuel Rueda, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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Friday's sentencing is expected to last less than an hour and will take place virtually, reflecting the court's efforts to accommodate Trump's transitional obligations.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will serve as acting president following the vote, after Yoon was suspended from state duties, according to NBC News.Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
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Aside from his cameo on Fuller House, Ewing's most recent acting credit was in 2017's A Very Sordid Wedding, the sequel to the cult hit Sordid Lives starring Olivia Newton-John.Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024
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This discrepancy is due in part to significantly lower lifetime earnings, as well as potential factors like career interruptions for caregiving or a tendency and/or need for some to prioritize family needs over personal savings.Paula Thielen, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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The site indicated the interruptions had been occurring since at least 9 a.m. ET.Rob Wile, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Mark, Edgar and Wesley return from a two-week hiatus to catch up on recent events during the latest Swamp Things.Wesley Alden, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Rankings Boys are back in town after a two-week holiday hiatus — just in time for the midway point of the NHL season.Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Weatherstripping While caulking is best for filling in small gaps, weatherstripping is a better heavy-duty option for larger gaps and holes on movable window parts.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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This chart also suggests BST, which sports an 8% discount to NAV (or the gap between its market price and NAV), is a great buy now.Michael Foster, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interim. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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