for the time being

phrase

Synonyms of for the time beingnext
: for the present

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If a judge agrees and imposes a restraining order, Paramount would be blocked from completing the deal for the time being. Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 The three dogs were returned to their owner for the time being. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 July 2026 Looks like the two very different personalities will have to share their grandfather’s cottage for the time being. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 9 July 2026 How Lori figures into Task is being kept quiet for the time being. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for for the time being

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“For the time being.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20time%20being. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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