the short term

noun

: a short period of time at the beginning of something

It will meet our needs, at least for the short term.

His plan has advantages over the short term.

—usually used in the phrase in the short term

It won't make any difference in the short term.

These changes may improve profits in the short term, but they are going to cost us money in the long term.

Examples of the short term in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The project could also create construction jobs in the short term and new restaurant and retail positions over time. —Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 18 June 2026

In the short term, keep investing in your professional visibility regardless of what’s happening with your manager. —Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

But while the short term offers little room to cut, Wall Street knows Warsh has dovish longer-term views. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 June 2026

While delaying care may seem like a practical way to manage vet costs in the short term, putting off treatment can sometimes create larger financial and medical challenges in the future. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026

Rhymes for the short term

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• endoderm
• endosperm
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• isotherm
• mesoderm
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• affirm
• bookworm
• budworm