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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
Jason Ma, Fortune Asia, 3 Mar. 2025
State lawmakers passed a bill reviving the office in 2022, but the post had remained vacant until last fall when Ward was named interim leader.
—James Watson, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 20 Nov. 2024
Sacramento has now cycled through six head coaches since Malone, including interims.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 27 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Both sides have claimed victory after an interim injunction application last week, which among other things, led to an undertaking from the two new directors not to exercise their powers until further court orders.
—Jason Ma, Fortune Asia, 3 Mar. 2025
State lawmakers passed a bill reviving the office in 2022, but the post had remained vacant until last fall when Ward was named interim leader.
—James Watson, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
The Premier League, unable to currently process APT deals and potentially open to damages from clubs seeking associated party sponsorships in this interim, want to correct these regulations as quickly as possible.
—Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 20 Nov. 2024
Sacramento has now cycled through six head coaches since Malone, including interims.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interim
Adjective
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In that scenario, patches would begin appearing on jerseys almost immediately, and temporary signage would be installed on the stadium currently known as Nationals Park within a few weeks.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The creation of a temporary Palestinian administration of 15 to 20 people is being discussed, including with Israel.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
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The provisional three-year pact, announced on Friday, offers union members advance notice of layoffs and preferential treatment for rehire and a minimum of eight weeks of severance if they are cut from the job.—
Katie Kilkenny,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Sanchez, a Mexican citizen, was arrested in Mexico in February 2019 on a provisional arrest warrant issued by the U.S.—
Julia Bonavita,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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The average player’s schedule includes breaks of many different lengths and at different intervals.—
Ciarán McArdle,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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These tests were carried out at short and long intervals.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Their sculpting leggings, chic sports bras, and sophisticated layering pieces make for the perfect transitional wardrobe from workout to streetwear.—
Julie Loffredi,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Fried’s other two finalists were the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays, two clubs that have been in transitional phases of late.—
Chris Kirschner,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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The movie was nominated for 10 awards at the ceremony, including Best Picture and acting nods for both Erivo and Grande.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Trump has since replaced the then-chair of the FDIC, Martin Gruenberg, by promoting Vice Chair Travis Hill to head the agency on an acting basis.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Studies have shown that a typical task takes one third longer than undertaking the same task with no email interruptions.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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This process ensures that all Skype chats and contacts are automatically available in Teams, allowing users to continue their communications without interruption.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 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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Communicate intentionally Taking the time to check in with your partner is one simple way to narrow the gap.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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These real-user frustrations underscore the critical gap in how the new packaging fails to balance child safety with the needs of all users — particularly those who rely on hearing aids for daily use.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interim. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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