short-term
adjective
1
: occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time
2
a
: of, relating to, or constituting a financial operation or obligation based on a brief term and especially one of less than a year
b
: generated by assets held for less than six months
Examples of short-term in a Sentence
this is only a short-term solution to a long-term problem
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Martin, who is already signed for next season, will be part of it, but don’t be surprised if New York signs someone else either on a cheap, short-term deal or a professional tryout contract.
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Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
In a market full of short-term fixes, a model built around longevity is what is needed.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Encinitas began its current effort to amend its regulations regarding short-term rentals — places that are typically rented for less than 30 days — in 2021.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The appointment recognizes academic excellence and fosters international collaboration through short-term exchange programs, a release said.
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Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
In a market full of short-term fixes, a model built around longevity is what is needed.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Encinitas began its current effort to amend its regulations regarding short-term rentals — places that are typically rented for less than 30 days — in 2021.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The appointment recognizes academic excellence and fosters international collaboration through short-term exchange programs, a release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Short-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-term. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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