as in temporary
intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time
this is only a short-term solution to a long-term problem
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Recent Examples of short-term
Those were genuine crashes, not short-term downturns.
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Michael Hiltzik, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Comparing short-term outcomes of betting to long-term outcomes of investing is also a key lesson — one that Suhovsky said seems to sink in with his students.
—Stephanie Dhue,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Homelessness is often short-term for everyone After receiving monthly payments for a year, nearly half of the participants in our study were no longer homeless.
—Benjamin F. Henwood, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Though exercise leads to short-term increases in blood pressure, in the long run, consistently working out is one of the most effective tools for managing blood pressure.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 2 Apr. 2026
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Michael Hiltzik, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Comparing short-term outcomes of betting to long-term outcomes of investing is also a key lesson — one that Suhovsky said seems to sink in with his students.
—Stephanie Dhue,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Homelessness is often short-term for everyone After receiving monthly payments for a year, nearly half of the participants in our study were no longer homeless.
—Benjamin F. Henwood, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Though exercise leads to short-term increases in blood pressure, in the long run, consistently working out is one of the most effective tools for managing blood pressure.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for short-term
Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-term
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Still, energy analysts note global markets tend to adjust over time — even if short-term disruptions can lead to temporary price spikes.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Hair shedding is usually temporary, but hair loss can sometimes be permanent.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The relationship with Authentic worsened when Arena’s majority owner, Manoj Bhargava, took over as interim chief executive.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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But, while Tortorella is an interim move for Vegas, the Islanders are keeping DeBoer intact heading into the 2026-27 campaign.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Short-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-term. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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