Definitions

in the interim

ADVERB

meantime

Synonyms

STRONGEST

interim

STRONG

interregnum interruption interval meanwhile recess while

WEAK

at the same time concurrently for now for the duration for the moment for then in the interval in the meanwhile simultaneously

ADVERB

meanwhile

Synonyms

STRONG

meantime till

WEAK

ad interim concurrently during the interval for now for the duration for the moment for the time being for then in the interval in the intervening time in the meantime simultaneously until up to when

PREPOSITION

during

Synonyms

WEAK

all along all the while amid as at the same time as at the time for the time being in the course of in the meanwhile in the middle of in the time of meanwhile mid midst over pending the time between the whole time throughout until when while

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Padrino was one of few close Maduro allies to have remained in the interim government, having sworn "loyalty and absolute obedience" to Rodriguez.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Much has changed in the interim for the 20-year-old.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Without a full-time replacement yet, the union is currently being led in the interim by David White, a former chief of SAG-Aftra.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Moves to look for a new provider started in September 2023, but in the interim, spending continued to rise.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

He would accept all comers sight unseen, but in the interim between the deal and the race, he would spy on the training of the local horses.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

in the interim

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