1
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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2
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
Khaleda Rahman
anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Still, interim coach Frank Reich stuck with Gulbranson, who transferred from Oregon State after spring practice, for the entire game.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Philip Metres
july 30, Literary Hub, 30 July 2025
The closures are in effect for the interim, NPS wrote in the release, and more park water closures are pending if needed.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 19 July 2025
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Adjective
Brent Cagle, interim CEO of CATS, said the department and police have increased patrols and personnel along the Blue Line since the stabbing, according to The Charlotte Observer.
—Khaleda Rahman
anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Still, interim coach Frank Reich stuck with Gulbranson, who transferred from Oregon State after spring practice, for the entire game.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
While Mark passes this hard interim in a series of hotels and rentals around Los Angeles, Shahd awakens in her Gaza home, with the deaths of her sister and cousins right next door.
—Philip Metres
july 30, Literary Hub, 30 July 2025
The closures are in effect for the interim, NPS wrote in the release, and more park water closures are pending if needed.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interim
Adjective
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Russia's federal air transport agency, Rosaviatsiya, also introduced temporary flight restrictions at the airport in the early hours of Tuesday.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Dairy farming requires consistent labor throughout the year to care for animals and maintain production, and the H-2A program is designed only for temporary or seasonal work during workforce shortages.—
Dan Gooding
Billal Rahman
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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If a voter cannot present a photo ID, the voter votes on a provisional ballot and must return within two days to show an acceptable form of ID.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
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Syrian Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa receives the final version of the provisional electoral system for the People's Assembly, in Damascus, Syria, on July 27, 2025.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Older research suggests that short intervals of green exercise—particularly low- or moderate-intensity—resulted in self-esteem improvements.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Cianfrance also spent years talking with the real Jeff Manchester from prison in the 15-minute intervals allowed in an effort to do justice to the story, and that level of research pays off.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Standout elements of the collection include the CloudCut pieces designed with as versatile transitional apparel, merging minimalist style with performance comfort.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Some have chosen to return, a reflection of their lack of options amid the power struggle between Viv Ansanm and Haiti’s beleaguered transitional government.—
Johnny Fils-Aimé,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Leanne Kao, a city engineer and acting project manager, gave an update on plans to upgrade Dusty Rhodes Park, just south of Sunset Cliffs Boulevard from Robb Field.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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Under the terms of the relevant statute, Lake does not appear to be eligible to fill the chief executive position on an acting basis.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Dillinger’s vehicle went into the water in a brief, two-year interruption in the lake’s longer-term decline.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Construction at the site, which stretches over 3,000 acres, has been suspended, but there was no interruption at the adjacent EV manufacturing facility.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The game’s hiatus puts it in exclusive company.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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The event returned in 2024 after a seven-year hiatus.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Companies are increasingly stepping into roles traditionally held by colleges, universities, and trade schools, creating their own certification programs to address skill gaps that formal education hasn't filled.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Frustrations have been mounting among young people in Nepal over the country's unemployment and wealth gap.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interim. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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