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
Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 25 July 2025
The broadcaster declared an interim dividend of 1.7p per share, in line with last year, amounting to around £60 million ($81.5 million), and reiterated its commitment to a full-year ordinary dividend of at least 5p.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 July 2025
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
The team is confident that despite the interim, Pizza Alley will soon be back to its former glory.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 13 May 2025
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Adjective
Trump first appointed Habba as the state's interim U.S. attorney in March.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 25 July 2025
The broadcaster declared an interim dividend of 1.7p per share, in line with last year, amounting to around £60 million ($81.5 million), and reiterated its commitment to a full-year ordinary dividend of at least 5p.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 July 2025
Noun
Plant returned to action in September 2024, capturing the vacant interim WBA super middleweight belt with a knockout win over Trevor McCumby.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
The team is confident that despite the interim, Pizza Alley will soon be back to its former glory.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interim
Adjective
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The court's ruling extending its temporary restraining order is disappointing.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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The court order granted Kiser temporary confidentiality on both her declaration and her larger request for privacy while the court reviews evidence to make a final ruling.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Effective May 25, 2025, employers may not ask about a candidate’s address, housing status, or use of shelters until after a provisional job offer.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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It’s understood that the BFC will release the provisional schedule for the spring 2026 season later this week.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Always follow the label directions carefully, but most fungicides are applied at 7 to 10 day intervals throughout the season.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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And because historical intervals for major earthquakes in that area occur at an average of 100 to 200 years, stress between the plates was assumed to be nearing its breaking point.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Now, with a transitional government in place, hope is stirring — but so is fear.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
21 July 2025
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The decision, announced Friday, leaves no room for ongoing transitional care, and an unknown number of patients in limbo.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Nearly two years later, Chapin still holds that role on an acting basis.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
22 July 2025
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Garcia succeeds the late Gerry Connolly, D-Va., who died in May following a battle with cancer, and Rep. Stephen Lynch, D-Mass., who briefly filled the role for Democrats on an acting basis.—
Luke Garrett,
NPR,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Service interruptions are possible because of construction or weather.—
JP Shaffer
July 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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Countries that were once polio-free have had polio outbreaks due to interruptions in childhood immunization programs caused by war and conflict.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
Noun
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What's guaranteed for now, at least, is that Percy Jackson is slated to return in December after an extended hiatus, adapting the series' second book, Sea of Monsters.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 July 2025
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Flume ended a two-year musical hiatus in May, releasing the We Live in a Society EP with JPEGMafia, and is currently working on his fourth studio album.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Why The Northern Lights Are Being Seen In The U.S. The imminent potential display of aurora is due to a high-speed stream of solar wind coming from a coronal hole — a gap in the sun’s outer atmosphere, its corona, where solar wind escapes more freely into space.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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But, as in James' case, such plans can have gaps in what care is covered, and more comprehensive private plans may be too expensive.—
Katheryn Houghton,
NPR,
22 July 2025
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“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interim. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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