: done, made, appointed, or occurring for an interim
an interim assignment
Examples of interim in a Sentence
Noun
there was a brief interim in the proceedings while everyone got organized
Adjective
putting up some students in local motels is obviously just an interim solution to the college's housing shortage
will serve as interim head of the police department until the investigation is completed
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Robert Olsen,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
With the third-worst record in the National League and amidst yet another long losing streak, the Mets have dismissed manager Carlos Mendoza, replacing him in the interim with Andy Green.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Parisa Hafezi,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Powerful twin earthquakes have killed 32 people and injured more than 700, the nation’s interim president said on June 25, after the massive shocks collapsed entire buildings and sent people running in panic.
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Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
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Noun
Francis’s role during the interim was Chief Brand Officer, focusing on innovation, brand identity and creative content.
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Robert Olsen,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
With the third-worst record in the National League and amidst yet another long losing streak, the Mets have dismissed manager Carlos Mendoza, replacing him in the interim with Andy Green.
—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Adjective
Burial postponed due to war Burials are meant to be conducted within a day of death in Islam, but because of the risks of holding a big funeral during the war it was postponed until after last month's interim truce deal was agreed.
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Parisa Hafezi,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Powerful twin earthquakes have killed 32 people and injured more than 700, the nation’s interim president said on June 25, after the massive shocks collapsed entire buildings and sent people running in panic.
—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
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“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interim. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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interim
1 of 2 noun
in·ter·im
ˈin-tə-rəm 
: an intervening time see also ad interim
interim
2 of 2 adjective
: done, made, appointed, or occurring for an interim
an interim disposition
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