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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
Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 15 Sep. 2025
The two rules at the center of the steel mill controversy are called interim final rules — which means the EPA can skip the public notice and comment period normally required during the federal rulemaking process.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 15 Sep. 2025
Philip Metres
july 30, Literary Hub, 30 July 2025
The closures are in effect for the interim, NPS wrote in the release, and more park water closures are pending if needed.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 19 July 2025
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Adjective
Assigning a new study to an interim committee would require a directive from Senate Majority Leader David Hogue, chair of the Legislative Management Committee.
—Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 15 Sep. 2025
The two rules at the center of the steel mill controversy are called interim final rules — which means the EPA can skip the public notice and comment period normally required during the federal rulemaking process.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
While Mark passes this hard interim in a series of hotels and rentals around Los Angeles, Shahd awakens in her Gaza home, with the deaths of her sister and cousins right next door.
—Philip Metres
july 30, Literary Hub, 30 July 2025
The closures are in effect for the interim, NPS wrote in the release, and more park water closures are pending if needed.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interim
Adjective
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There is, actually, another category of nail lovers that has emerged in recent years, and those are people who swear by temporary press-ons.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Cook sued over the firing, being granted a temporary restraining order by Judge Jia Cobb last week.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Yet Beijing has not accepted New Delhi’s demand for the next step—de-escalation and de-induction of the forces back to rear bases—leaving the basic military equation tense and provisional.—
Shyam Saran,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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The 30-year-old accepted a voluntary provisional suspension on June 2, which will now expire on April 2, 2026 following the outcome of European football’s governing body.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dedicate regular time, even short intervals, specifically for inquiry and reflection.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sarr had also headed over the crossbar from a set piece before the interval.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The outfit was effortlessly polished yet practical — the pants are an elegant swap for jeans and easy to wear with heels or sneakers, while the blouse-and-sweater combo is ideal for transitional weather.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Rugby tops are also enjoying a big showing at New York Fashion Week; attendees are pairing them with barrel jeans and sheer skirts as the city navigates September’s transitional weather.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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Leanne Kao, a city engineer and acting project manager, gave an update on plans to upgrade Dusty Rhodes Park, just south of Sunset Cliffs Boulevard from Robb Field.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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Under the terms of the relevant statute, Lake does not appear to be eligible to fill the chief executive position on an acting basis.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That contrasts with semi-automatic rifles, which allow the shooter to pull the trigger and quickly fire again without interruption.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Customers who endure more than six sustained power interruptions longer than 5 minutes in one year are also eligible for the $42 outage credit.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Day-Lewis ended his eight-year hiatus to star in Anemone, the directorial debut of his 27-year-old son, Ronan.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
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CliftonFest After a six-year hiatus, CliftonFest is coming back to celebrate the richness of the local arts scene and culture.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Sep. 2025
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Companies are increasingly stepping into roles traditionally held by colleges, universities, and trade schools, creating their own certification programs to address skill gaps that formal education hasn't filled.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Frustrations have been mounting among young people in Nepal over the country's unemployment and wealth gap.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interim. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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