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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, 19 Feb. 2025
After fiery play in Montreal last week, Monday’s game was preceded by tepid booing during the Canadian national anthem and all of the intensity of a midwinter NHL game between two teams with interim coaches.
—Jimmy Golen, Chicago Tribune, 17 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
Most recently, Molinar was the district’s deputy superintendent before the board tapped her for the interim superintendent role.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
After fiery play in Montreal last week, Monday’s game was preceded by tepid booing during the Canadian national anthem and all of the intensity of a midwinter NHL game between two teams with interim coaches.
—Jimmy Golen, Chicago Tribune, 17 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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Delays in tariff implementation on Canadian and Mexican goods have provided temporary relief, but the potential for future tariff increases remains a concern.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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After states including California filed suit, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order putting the freeze on hold.—
Levi Sumagaysay,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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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Later, Nintendo can, like most firms, give up its provisional applications, having recouped its investment and unwilling to pay the heavy costs of moving forward.—
Kevin Purdy,
Ars Technica,
26 Feb. 2025
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Yates was withdrawn at half-time of his most recent league start, the 5-0 defeat at Bournemouth, after a less than inspiring first 45 minutes all round that could have seen Forest go in at the interval more than just a goal down.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Melt dark chocolate chips in the microwave, heating in 15-second intervals until smooth.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
13 Feb. 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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Following Gascón’s historic nomination as the first openly trans person up for an acting Oscar, the actress has been plagued with controversy around previous racist tweets.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2025
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The strategist said that was especially important in the case of Gascón, who, as the first openly trans person nominated for an acting Oscar, had a target on her back.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Now Marylanders are experiencing high-cost electric bills and could experience service interruptions and blackouts.—
Teresa Reilly,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Feb. 2025
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The 2013 study also found that women were nearly five times as likely as men to report sleep interruptions as a result of caregiving, usually for a child.—
Melinda Wenner Moyer,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 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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Grey’s Anatomy, which has been on hiatus since November, resumes Season 21 on Thursday, March 6 at 10/9c.—
Gabriela Silva,
TVLine,
25 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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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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“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interim. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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