1
as in temporary
intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time
a provisory permit to block off the street while movie scenes were being shot
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2
as in interim
serving in a position for the time being
a provisory legal adviser who will be replaced by a court-appointed public defender
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Adjective
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That taught us something critical: These moments are temporary.—
John Ganem,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025 -
The Wild Things and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star was granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Phypers on July 17, meaning the visit would have violated those terms had Phypers been home.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Suddenly, Amador – a popular former principal dancer who had been the company’s rehearsal director since 2020 – was thrust into the position of interim artistic director.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, the coaching carousel wasn’t an easy thing for the team to adapt to, especially knowing the interim coaches were unlikely to return the following season.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
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The International Court of Justice's provisional measures must be implemented, and the ICC's war crimes investigations must proceed without interference.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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But McLaren still held provisional pole after the first Q3 runs, with Piastri 0.096 seconds clear of Norris.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Provisory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisory. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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