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
Once the Biden-Trump interregnum is over, the Kremlin should not expect Trump 2.0 will be an easy ride.
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Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 6 Dec. 2024
Most important, the evening felt like an exciting and risky experiment at an institution that has otherwise steered a conservative line during this interregnum season without a music director.
—Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
After a tumultuous four years, President Biden will end up in the history books as an interregnum between two terms of Donald Trump, a break in the middle of a chaotic period of change.
—Edward Wong, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Joe Biden, whose Presidency is now grinding to its conclusion, had hoped to render Trump’s Administration a historical fluke—a fleeting, if ugly, interregnum.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
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Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 6 Dec. 2024
Most important, the evening felt like an exciting and risky experiment at an institution that has otherwise steered a conservative line during this interregnum season without a music director.
—Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
After a tumultuous four years, President Biden will end up in the history books as an interregnum between two terms of Donald Trump, a break in the middle of a chaotic period of change.
—Edward Wong, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Joe Biden, whose Presidency is now grinding to its conclusion, had hoped to render Trump’s Administration a historical fluke—a fleeting, if ugly, interregnum.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interregnum
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Yates was withdrawn at half-time of his most recent league start, the 5-0 defeat at Bournemouth, after a less than inspiring first 45 minutes all round that could have seen Forest go in at the interval more than just a goal down.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Melt dark chocolate chips in the microwave, heating in 15-second intervals until smooth.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
13 Feb. 2025
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Now Marylanders are experiencing high-cost electric bills and could experience service interruptions and blackouts.—
Teresa Reilly,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Feb. 2025
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The 2013 study also found that women were nearly five times as likely as men to report sleep interruptions as a result of caregiving, usually for a child.—
Melinda Wenner Moyer,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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After a two-month hiatus, the long-running reality series returns to Fiji’s stunning Mamanuca Islands for the 15th consecutive season, with original host Jeff Probst hosting the reality series again.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The show, hosted by Jonathan Goldstein, is joining Malcolm Gladwell’s Pushkin Industries after a 13-month hiatus.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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And there’s a more than $100 million gap between the cost of local school districts’ special education programs and the aid the state provides.—
Jessika Harkay,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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Instead, Levi channels his inner MacGyver and spans the gap in a single go.—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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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
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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
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“Interregnum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interregnum. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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