1
as in interim
intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time
summer workers looking for temporary accommodations in private homes
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2
as in flash
lasting only for a short time
a temporary lapse of memory
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3
as in provisional
serving in a position for the time being
the temporary head of the sales division
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Recent Examples of temporary
Vance Ginn, National Review, 11 Mar. 2024
After removing the temporaries, Dr. Apa slid in my new veneers, which were then bonded to my current teeth's enamel.
—Kassidy Silva, Allure, 23 Mar. 2023
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 Oct. 2025
As debate continues internationally, the cathedral leadership has reiterated that the installation is entirely temporary, intends no lasting alteration or harm, and seeks to foster inclusive dialogue.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
While this approach seems reasonable, its tradeoffs necessitate SNAP reforms that balance keeping this costly program temporary for recipients while supporting their agency and choice for long-term self-sufficiency.
—Vance Ginn, National Review, 11 Mar. 2024
After removing the temporaries, Dr. Apa slid in my new veneers, which were then bonded to my current teeth's enamel.
—Kassidy Silva, Allure, 23 Mar. 2023
Noun
Following the temporary restraining order, DDG was ultimately allowed to see Halo, but under the supervision of a professional monitor rather than Halle.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 Oct. 2025
As debate continues internationally, the cathedral leadership has reiterated that the installation is entirely temporary, intends no lasting alteration or harm, and seeks to foster inclusive dialogue.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temporary
Adjective
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By halfway through the 2022 season, Rhule had been fired by owner David Tepper , interim head coach Steve Wilks had been installed and Mayfield (after famously taking a few snaps at defensive line for the scout team at one practice) had asked for and had been granted his release.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Oct. 2025
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Weeks later, Kennedy ousted then-agency Director Susan Monarez after less than a month on the job, installing one of his top deputies as her interim replacement.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And many supermarkets offer bags of flash-frozen cranberries year-round.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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What To Know A map shared by the NWS on Facebook showed a broad corridor of flash-flood risk spanning the Western states and Southern Plains.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Manchester South senior coroner Alison Mutch told the inquest hearing that the provisional cause of death was hanging.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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The parties reached a provisional deal over the summer, but talks have since stalled.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Schaffer explained of Samberg’s slip-up when recording the intro to the temp track that was meant to guide Rihanna’s performance.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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This is lower than other cooking oils, such as canola oil, which may be better choices for high-temp cooking methods.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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By comparison, investments held for one year or less are short-term, subject to regular income tax rates.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Senate Democrats are refusing to approve a short-term funding measure for the federal government, demanding Republicans restore large cuts to Obamacare and Medicaid that will cost millions of people their health insurance.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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At the very end, his mother made a brief appearance to wrap up the routine.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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The two most recently fought a brief conflict earlier this year.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of two vice-chairmen of the commission, the general is the third-most powerful commander of the People’s Liberation Army and has been considered a close associate of President Xi Jinping, the army’s commander-in-chief.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Mann said Heat 2 would not deal with the events of 1995 in the original movie but would start rather one day after, with only Hanna’s associate Chris Shiherlis, played by Val Kilmer still alive.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, the tranquility of the rocking waves, or maybe the transient, ineffable quality of the water, seems to have lodged in Christian’s brain.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
7 Oct. 2025
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The recent brightening could be a transient outburst rather than a steady increase as the comet approaches to the sun, only time will tell.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Temporary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temporary. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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