1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in interval
a break in continuity
there was a brief interim in the proceedings while everyone got organized
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of interim
Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 1 May 2025
In 2025, Martin serves as the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
Earnest Rouse was the interim who filled in when Schulte resigned.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for interim
Adjective
When Carney, the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, was named Canada’s interim prime minister and the Liberal candidate for the 2025 election, distaste for Trudeau and worries about the Liberals' ability to handle the economy quickly evaporated.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 1 May 2025
In 2025, Martin serves as the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
Much damage can be done in the interim.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
Earnest Rouse was the interim who filled in when Schulte resigned.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for interim
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interim
Adjective
-
In March, Howell issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from implementing key parts of the executive order.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
-
The judge had previously issued a temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of key provisions of Trump's directive.—
Mike Scarcella and David Thomas,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Adjective
-
Maternal mortality improved for the first time in 2023, dropping from 22.3 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2022 to 18.6, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
-
Colombian authorities apprehended Martínez Flores on March 31, acting on a provisional arrest warrant from the U.S.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Add skipping intervals to your runs or walks: To add some variety during a walk or run, incorporate a few skipping intervals.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
-
Borrowers are on the hook for interest payments, either at periodic intervals (usually every six months), or at the end of the agreement, when they are required to repay the obligation in full.—
Jennifer Morris,
Mercury News,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Just as the knits, outerwear, and other transitional staples get stashed away into bins and storage units, the boots and lug-sole footwear are traded for easy, breezy flip-flops, classic sandals, loafers—and now, the soft ballet flat.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
-
The facility will also include a transitional living apartment that simulates a residential environment, where patients can practice daily living tasks in preparation for a smooth transition back home.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
The 81-year-old acting legend didn't mince words when asked about his daughter's recent announcement.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
-
It is infused with 70 mg of water soluble CBD for a quick acting effect.—
Emily Earlenbaugh,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Starting just seconds into her remarks, and every few minutes over the next hour, some half a dozen attendees either waved signs or shouted interruptions.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2025
-
During a hold, students remain in their classrooms and instruction continues without interruption, according to Giardino.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Hosted by Jennifer Lopez, the awards show will make its return on Memorial Day after a two-year hiatus.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
-
Ahead of the American Music Awards’ return from a two-year hiatus on Memorial Day, the awards show has shared the complete list of nominations for its 2025 ceremony.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Next-Gen Anti-Ransomware Protection—Preemptive And Resilient Security Despite AV and EDR advancements, modern ransomware tactics—including encryption bypass and stealthy execution—continue to exploit gaps in endpoint defenses.—
Bob Kruse,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
-
Assuming that the two indices continued to diverge by the current rate, the gap would only grow.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interim. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share