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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as in temp
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Recent Examples of temporary
Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
The impact is temporary and the hedges will result in a net profit in subsequent quarters after the products are delivered, Exxon said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
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
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Adjective
One amounted to a reinvention of the cell on wheels (COW) truck, a longstanding tool to add temporary coverage, with wings and rotors.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
The impact is temporary and the hedges will result in a net profit in subsequent quarters after the products are delivered, Exxon said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Noun
Yes, but: A federal judge on Tuesday temporary halted that effort through next Monday amid a legal challenge.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temporary
Adjective
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The chancellor released interim guidance last month, with a full policy due in June.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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That delay gave the regents board an excuse last November to extend Maduko’s contract as interim chancellor until June 30, 2027.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The heaviest rain has shifted eastward, with the island of Molokai under a flash-flood warning on Sunday.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Kansas City will go from springlike warmth to winter fast as a powerful storm sweeps through Sunday, bringing damaging winds, a rapid temperature plunge with flash-freeze risk, and a quick burst of snow that could cut visibility, according to the National Weather Service.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Gregory Brown, the founder of a Beverly Hills company called GlobalCast Partners, LLC, contacted Epstein and sought his help in freeing those funds for the rebels, who later formed the provisional government after Gaddafi’s fall.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Voters who conditionally register can cast provisional ballots in the two weeks leading up to Election Day at early voting sites.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Auto temp regulation is also the reason a deep fryer is more reliable – the oil, ideally, won’t drop below the perfect frying point and won’t get so hot that is burns the exterior before the inside is cooked.—
Jack Hennessy,
Outdoor Life,
29 Apr. 2026
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For best results, apply to several temp firms at once.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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However, the short-term pain was acute, and Wrexham’s players sat on the ground and looked disconsolate after the final whistle — even though the Hull-Norwich match hadn’t finished.—
Steve Douglas,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Many carriers announced special short-term offers to help Spirit passengers.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Officials said the chaotic incident quickly triggered a multi-agency pursuit, prompting officers to deploy tire-deflation devices along a highway before the situation escalated into a brief foot chase outside of Denver.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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After a brief separation in 2007 owing to William's reluctance to commit, the two reconciled, became engaged in 2010 and got married in an awe-inspiring wedding spectacle held at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Mitchell Moon, an artist and sales associate who works with Nazmiyal, agrees.—
Sandra Guzman,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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That could mean more hiring or more hours for current associates.—
Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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City officials are pitching the measure, officially known as the transient occupancy tax, as a way to raise money for critical public services without asking residents to pay more.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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The city’s transient occupancy tax, also known as a bed or hotel tax, is 14% of the room rate.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Temporary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temporary. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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