PROVISIONAL Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

provisional

adjective

prə-ˈvizh-nəl

as in interim

intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time will form a provisional government until a new leader can be elected

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as in temporary

serving in a position for the time being he was appointed provisional executor of the industrialist's vast estate

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Recent Examples of provisional The Associated Press reported that the provisional deal struck by the EU's three main institutions is expected to go to EU lawmakers and governments, where approval is expected. —

Simon Constable, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026 According to the California Secretary of State, counties have 30 days to count ballots on a provisional basis. —

Brandon Downs, CBS News, 7 June 2026 The team has filed a provisional patent and is seeking funding to refine the hardware and conduct trials aboard full-scale AUVs, with potential applications in cooperative fleet navigation, seafloor mapping, and real-time localization. —

Omar Kardoudi june 06, New Atlas, 6 June 2026 Over the next several days, counties will continue to process vote-by-mail ballots returned on or around Election Day, along with provisional ballots requiring verification. —

James Ward, USA Today, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for provisional

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Adjective

Gaethje is a two-time interim champ.

— Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Axiver Harris, interim elections director, said the county is aware of the conflicting guidance and is awaiting further clarification from the state.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 June 2026