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
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Bolsonaro’s family and allies, who consider de Moraes an adversary, have criticized the temporary nature of the house imprisonment.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
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
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Adjective
But this hike would be temporary.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Bolsonaro’s family and allies, who consider de Moraes an adversary, have criticized the temporary nature of the house imprisonment.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temporary
Adjective
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Then Spanish-Georgian lightweight champion Ilia Topuria takes on interim champ Justin Gaethje, one of just two Americans who currently hold even a share of the UFC’s 11 championship belts.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Solana Beach and Del Mar recently approved the hiring of Colin Stowell as interim fire chief to serve both cities during the transition.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 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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The suspect had been granted provisional release in 2012.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Registrar of Voters Art Tinoco told the county Board of Supervisors in February that the group had relied on unverified data and had not included provisional votes and other confidential voter records.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The second follows Anthony, another unsuspecting normal guy on a company retreat for his new temp job.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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The new hero is Anthony, who’s hired as a temp at Rockin’ Grandma’s Hot Sauce just before the staff heads to their annual weeklong team-building trip.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Montclair, New Jersey, a well-off suburb, has seen a 169% increase in short-term rental occupancy during the group stage compared to the same dates last year, according to data as of March 26 from analytics platform AirDNA, which tracks rental demand, rates, and occupancy across host cities.—
Maya Davis,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The House version is a short-term measure that will extend funding for the entire department for eight weeks.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Powell, who was the Heat’s lone All-Star this season, started in his first 49 appearances of the season prior to this brief stint as a reserve.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Schedule a brief meeting to set fair deadlines so people understand how to support your goals without draining your reserves.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In January, Yemen’s Interior Ministry re-upped a request to its Emirati counterpart to apprehend Al-Maqtari and his associates.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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The chatter around streaming bots grew noticeably louder in August 2025, when a prison phone call between Young Thug and an unidentified associate leaked online.—
Kyle Eustice,
VIBE.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This explains why climbers can experience transient blindness.—
Brad Stulberg,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
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Tapachula has long served as a hub for transient populations.—
Edgar H. Clemente,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Temporary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temporary. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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