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 Wrobleski’s rotation spot will be used in the bullpen for the time being, with right-hander Kyle Hurt recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City less than a week after he had been optioned back to the minor leagues. — Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2026 The add-on will only be available in North America for the time being. — Bryan Campbell, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026 During his medical workup, doctors found concerning abnormalities in his bloodwork and ruled him out as a donor for the time being, referring him to a hematologist for further evaluation. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 There are no reservations or pre-orders, at least for the time being. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for the time being

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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 25 Aug. 2026.

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