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
Germany hit a record 106 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday, provisional data from the national weather service showed, marking a new all-time high, the AFP reported.
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CBS News,
27 June 2026
Friday was confirmed as the country's hottest June day on record, with a provisional temperature of 99 degrees recorded in eastern England.
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Arkansas Online,
26 June 2026
If a player returns a positive test, the initial punishment is not a ban, but rather a provisional suspension pending an investigation.
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Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
During a hearing on Thursday, Assistant North Yorkshire Coroner Alison Norton said that Palwasha's provisional cause of death is drowning, according to The Manchester Evening News.
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Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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CBS News,
27 June 2026
Friday was confirmed as the country's hottest June day on record, with a provisional temperature of 99 degrees recorded in eastern England.
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Arkansas Online,
26 June 2026
If a player returns a positive test, the initial punishment is not a ban, but rather a provisional suspension pending an investigation.
—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
During a hearing on Thursday, Assistant North Yorkshire Coroner Alison Norton said that Palwasha's provisional cause of death is drowning, according to The Manchester Evening News.
—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provisional
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The attacks were the latest escalation of tensions between the two countries in recent days, following an interim agreement meant to bring an end to hostilities in the region.
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The interim deal is meant to end fighting on all fronts before certain key issues can be discussed.
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But economists say the fix and revenue increase are likely only temporary.
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In the city of Catia La Mar, people can be seen living outside, with temporary structures set up on a baseball field.
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“Provisional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisional. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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