1
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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2
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
But she was ultimately released on a provisional basis and allowed to join her relatives in Tampa, Cañizares says, because Cuba refused to take her back.
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Janelle Griffith, People.com, 18 July 2025
Effective May 25, 2025, employers may not ask about a candidate’s address, housing status, or use of shelters until after a provisional job offer.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
It’s understood that the BFC will release the provisional schedule for the spring 2026 season later this week.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
Multiple towns and cities endured temperatures above 100 degrees on Monday, according to provisional recordings from Météo France.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
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Janelle Griffith, People.com, 18 July 2025
Effective May 25, 2025, employers may not ask about a candidate’s address, housing status, or use of shelters until after a provisional job offer.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
It’s understood that the BFC will release the provisional schedule for the spring 2026 season later this week.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
Multiple towns and cities endured temperatures above 100 degrees on Monday, according to provisional recordings from Météo France.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provisional
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Suddenly, Amador – a popular former principal dancer who had been the company’s rehearsal director since 2020 – was thrust into the position of interim artistic director.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Then, in an attempt to flatten the arc, and quell the crisis, the new interim CEO of Astronomer hired actor Ryan Reynolds’ inventive marketing firm, Maximum Effort.—
Davia Temin,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That taught us something critical: These moments are temporary.—
John Ganem,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Wild Things and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star was granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Phypers on July 17, meaning the visit would have violated those terms had Phypers been home.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Provisional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisional. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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