for the time being

phrase

: for the present

Examples of for the time being in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As with previous cast announcements, details on each actor’s role aren’t being released for the time being. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

According to Kosick, their insurance company put them up in a hotel for the time being. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2026

After Friday’s game, the gloom-and-doom on the North Side had disappeared, at least for the time being. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

The Hometown Olathe Family Farm — a winery and farm that offered family events — is closed for the time being. — Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for for the time being

• agreeing
• decreeing
• foreseeing
• nonbeing
• sightseeing
• unseeing
• disagreeing
• guaranteeing
• overseeing
• refereeing
• feeing
• fleeing