FOR THE TIME BEING Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

for the time being

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as in now

at the present time We're still waiting on the test results and for the time being the best thing you can do is try to distract yourself.

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Recent Examples of for the time being His attorney, Jay Abt, withdrew a request for bond, so Ciarre Campbell will stay for the time being in the Fulton jail, where he was booked three weeks ago. — Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 21 July 2026 But even with his NFL career secured just for the time being, Bobo isn’t satisfied. — Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026 If a judge agrees and imposes a restraining order, Paramount would be blocked from completing the deal for the time being. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 The three dogs were returned to their owner for the time being. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for for the time being

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for the time being

forthright

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“For the time being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/for%20the%20time%20being. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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