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
Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021
But senators from both parties called the setback temporary, and another vote was expected as soon as Monday.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 10 Aug. 2021
Carley Millhone, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
My hypothesis is that their operating budgets became bloated with funding that was supposed to be temporary.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Two new installations at Storm King For those who have already visited the art center, two new installations, one permanent and the other temporary, offer compelling reasons to return.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021
But senators from both parties called the setback temporary, and another vote was expected as soon as Monday.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 10 Aug. 2021
Noun
This hair loss is usually temporary and decreases after 6-8 months.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
My hypothesis is that their operating budgets became bloated with funding that was supposed to be temporary.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temporary
Adjective
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Suddenly, Amador – a popular former principal dancer who had been the company’s rehearsal director since 2020 – was thrust into the position of interim artistic director.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Then, in an attempt to flatten the arc, and quell the crisis, the new interim CEO of Astronomer hired actor Ryan Reynolds’ inventive marketing firm, Maximum Effort.—
Davia Temin,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Focus now shifts to Thursday’s weekly jobless claims numbers and S&P Global’s flash PMI data to gauge economic health in the wake of tariff uncertainties.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
23 July 2025
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Thursday's weekly jobless claims numbers and S&P Global's flash PMI data will be closely assessed to gauge economic health in the wake of tariff uncertainties.—
Nikhil Sharma,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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The International Court of Justice's provisional measures must be implemented, and the ICC's war crimes investigations must proceed without interference.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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But McLaren still held provisional pole after the first Q3 runs, with Piastri 0.096 seconds clear of Norris.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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All kinds of beans, from white to black, will take on a crispy texture from roasting at high temps.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
4 Aug. 2025
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Try their Arawak Body Balance treatment using local Moringa Leaf and alternating hot and cold temps for immune support, circulation, inflammation reduction, and relaxation.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Another issue is that the short-term solutions — often called levers — previously deployed to raise money to spend on transfers have not always been accepted by La Liga, who want the club to be run in a more sustainable way.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Ultimately, the Mets won the Alonso sweepstakes and ended up landing him on a short-term deal with an opt-out after Year 1.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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July’s consumer price index held steady at 2.7% year over year — slightly below expectations — offering a brief sense of relief.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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After a brief evaluation, he was escorted by a trainer off the sideline and into the Dolphins’ locker room.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Marrero is pursuing a public administration degree at FIU after earning an associate’s degree in Public Policy and Services.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Chris Campisi in Pelham, Alabama, says Hudnall and his business associates ripped him off last year to the tune of $100,000 in what federal authorities contend was another oil industry investment scam.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Her life felt transient, moving from Chicago; to Topanga, Calif.; to New Zealand, while her dad shot Peter Jackson’s 2005 King Kong film; and then to Dripping Springs, Texas, just 20 minutes outside of Austin proper.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Removing transient motel rooms was critical to the pivot.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Temporary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temporary. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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