Definition of INTERIM (original) (raw)
: done, made, appointed, or occurring for an interim
Synonyms
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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McDaniels was canned in his second season as the Broncos boss, but Thewes remained, becoming a trusted, stabilizing force for eight more coaches (counting interims) and three general managers. —
Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025 Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson, is seen in multiple views in the approximately 10-15 minute interim between his two hearings at Blair County Court in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. December 19, 2024 in a courtroom sketch. —Dan Mangan, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
The original deal for the documentary was made in 2018 between Netflix and representatives of Comerica Bank, the interim executor for Prince’s estate. —Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2025 Mike Scott, interim fire chief, had expressed concern over the decline in volunteerism back in February at the Shakopee City Council meeting that revealed the report’s findings. —Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for interim 
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Latin, adverb, meanwhile, from inter between — more at inter-
First Known Use
Noun
circa 1580, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
1604, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of interim was circa 1580
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“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interim. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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Last Updated: 10 Feb 2025 - Updated example sentences
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