plural temporaries
: one serving for a limited time
adding several temporaries as typists during the summer
Examples of temporary in a Sentence
Adjective
The drug will give you temporary relief from the pain.
The delay is only temporary.
The settlers built temporary shelters.
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Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Nov. 2025
Moderator Whoopi Goldberg confirmed Behar's temporary departure on Tuesday, noting that the cohost was absent without providing more details.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Nov. 2025
William Jones, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
King's decision follows a similar move by a federal judge in Maryland, who on Thursday temporary halted Mr. Trump's executive action for 14 days.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Congress was able to narrowly pass a temporary appropriations bill after eight Senate Democrats agreed to end the weeks-long stalemate and vote for the measure, which will provide funding for the government through January 2026.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Nov. 2025
Moderator Whoopi Goldberg confirmed Behar's temporary departure on Tuesday, noting that the cohost was absent without providing more details.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Nov. 2025
Noun
Potential hidden fees include: ● Tooth preparation and temporaries
● Local anesthesia or sedation
● Bite adjustment appointments
● Post-bonding polish or correction visits
Clinics with transparent pricing detail these in advance, preventing post-treatment surprises.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
King's decision follows a similar move by a federal judge in Maryland, who on Thursday temporary halted Mr. Trump's executive action for 14 days.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Temporary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/temporary. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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