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
Recent Examples on the Web
With no indications that the Cubs are prioritizing Kyle Tucker’s return — and no reason to think the All-Star outfielder will have to settle for a club-friendly, short-term deal — pitching will continue to be the focus.
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
However, it's not intended to be a short-term rental akin to a hotel.
—Natalie Wu, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Many districts allow for short-term exceptions—such as for bereavement, family emergencies, or religious observances—but rarely for travel motivated by convenience or cost.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
While the hazard mitigation application and review process is known to take longer than other short-term relief programs, North Carolina officials say the process after Helene has been unusually slow.
—Amber Gaudet
updated October 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
However, it's not intended to be a short-term rental akin to a hotel.
—Natalie Wu, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Many districts allow for short-term exceptions—such as for bereavement, family emergencies, or religious observances—but rarely for travel motivated by convenience or cost.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
While the hazard mitigation application and review process is known to take longer than other short-term relief programs, North Carolina officials say the process after Helene has been unusually slow.
—Amber Gaudet
updated October 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for short-term
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“Short-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-term. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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