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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
Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2025
In the coming months, the capsule and module will join the full SLS stack in the VAB, sitting atop the rocket's interim cryogenic propulsion stage.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
Earnest Rouse was the interim who filled in when Schulte resigned.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Last fall, Molinar, who was serving as interim superintendent at the time, announced Fort Worth ISD would send central office employees to campuses to work directly with students who needed extra support.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2025
In the coming months, the capsule and module will join the full SLS stack in the VAB, sitting atop the rocket's interim cryogenic propulsion stage.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
In the eight year interim since Rocca was ousted Taormina has seen several upheavals and struggled to find its footing amid a succession of different artistic directors, including former Venice chief Marco Mueller who was hired to take the reins late in the game last year.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
Earnest Rouse was the interim who filled in when Schulte resigned.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interim
Adjective
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Volatility becomes a permanent feature of the market, rather than a temporary aberration.—
Felix Salmon,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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The project feeds on the temporary abundance of glacial meltwater.—
Ari Caramanica,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Now everybody is complaining about the reduction in government jobs, especially the provisional workers who have been employed less than two years – the same two years Biden boasted about rising employment.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2025
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The trial is expected to run until May 23 and Kardashian is expected to appear on May 13, according to a provisional schedule.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Microwave this chocolate mixture for 30 seconds, stir, then microwave for 15-second intervals until mixture is fully melted and smooth, stirring between each.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the ensuing interval, Established & Sons struggled to regain its footing.—
Ian Volner,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With local transitional knowledge and molecular classification of the soil, the team observed four groups of gorillas every day for almost 10 years.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Apr. 2025
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It’s made up of phases—early active years, transitional years, and later care-dependent years.—
Patti Brennan,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His final acting role was in the movie Nightmare Cinema, a horror anthology released in 2018.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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His first acting role came in 1992 in Sally Potter’s Orlando before a slate of more significant parts in the mid-2000s.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, frequent or long interruptions can affect a person's health.—
Sanja Jelic,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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During the interruption, all five women who play Annie remained onstage.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The fair went on hiatus in 2020 and is now making its glorious return at the retro Hotel Del Sol in the Marina District.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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These latest wins show that even during an extended hiatus, the staple of the emo movement is still relevant to what must be a large number of listeners.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The median home price is a benchmark for how much a U.S. home costs, which is largely driven by the gap between housing supply and homebuyer demand.—
Sylvan Lane,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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Over time, the gap between Clifford Davis and the rest of Fort Worth ISD has widened today, where less than 1 in every 10 students is reading and doing math on grade level.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interim. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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