How to Use temp in a Sentence

temp

noun
  • We had to hire a temp to fill in for her.
  • But if it’s been minus 10 and the temps soar to 20, deer get lazy again.
    Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 6 Sep. 2023
  • When the temps start to rise, removing the tape and shrink film is easy.
    Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
  • There are still a few weeks of summer left, but soon the leaves will change and temps will drop.
    Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Portland will see rain during the bulk of the day, and a high temp of about 44 degrees.
    oregonlive, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Despite the higher temps, there are some upsides to the El Niño.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 4 May 2023
  • So, swap out light creams and lotions until the temps rise and the air gets more moisture.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2023
  • There are many ways to keep your body temp down during the hot summer months.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023
  • With a steady rain, high winds, and temps in the mid-20s, the 40-year-old Arkansas native just couldn’t sit in the stand any longer.
    Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2024
  • On Thursday, temps drop back into the 50s and there's a chance for rain starting in the morning.
    Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Will the temp be that high when the Red Sox face the Orioles March 30 in the home opener at the lyric little hockey rink?
    Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Dec. 2022
  • The number of temp workers has declined for five straight months.
    Christopher Rugaber, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Held my cold iPhone for too long while taking pics with bare hands in feels-like temp of 14°.
    Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2024
  • This time of year is a great time to put some down to help retain soil moisture and keep soil temps down.
    Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 22 Aug. 2023
  • All kinds of beans, from white to black, will take on a crispy texture from roasting at high temps.
    Audrey Bruno, SELF, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Between 4 and 6 p.m., temps could drop as much as 20 degrees.
    Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Make the most of the warm temps (and a blissfully work-free weekend) and take the family to the beach in honor of Dad.
    Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 13 May 2023
  • Even under hazy skies, the high temp is likely to reach about 91 degrees.
    oregonlive, 19 July 2023
  • But the Almanac claims that temps should be about 4° F above average.
    Karla Walsh, Country Living, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The Browns are hoping that number after the game is 7 — not the temp but their victories.
    cleveland, 23 Dec. 2022
  • Hills, creek, and wood bridges paired with the cooler temps found under the canopy make this a perfect spot to take the littles to get them out of the house.
    Jen Guadarrama, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Mar. 2024
  • Cook just to an internal temp of 165 degrees F and the meat will be tender and juicy.
    CNN, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Pre-Conditioned: About three days away from ready if stored at room temp.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The cool silk keeps body temps down, while the soft side (a combo of bamboo rayon and polyester) provides a soft spot to lay your head.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Store in airtight jar or container at room temp for up to 3 months.
    Woman's Day, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Portland will see sunny skies and a high temp of about 39 degrees.
    oregonlive, 15 Dec. 2022
  • In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream room temp butter and sugar together, then add eggs.
    Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
  • Store unripe peaches at room temp in a single layer; refrigerate or freeze ripe ones to extend freshness.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
  • Looking ahead, high temps are forecast from Friday into early next week.
    Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
  • But with higher temps and more adventures come potential pet health concerns.
    Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 9 June 2026

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