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 Naturally, there’s a sort of torture dungeon on the premises, which for the time being his guests are mercifully unaware of. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 28 July 2026 The bad news is that the river might stay like this for the time being. — Hannah Smith july 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026 At least for the time being, the first-round pick will don a yellow non-contact jersey after suffering a shoulder injury during OTAs. — Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for for the time being

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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 16 Aug. 2026.

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