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
The Acuña firefighters were able to enter the country lawfully, with three requiring a provisional permit to work as humanitarian aid workers, Herrera said.
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Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 27 July 2025
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.
—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
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Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 27 July 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provisional
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Martin Bravo, coach of the Puebla Under-21 squad, was named interim head coach.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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In his first interim evaluation as a new officer, Loayza was acknowledged for handling high-stress calls in the city’s northern areas well and for being eager to learn.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Aug. 2025
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Considering that the workplace is multi-generational, a range of benefits—from pet insurance to temporary part-time status to mental health coaching—could serve them best.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Trump also reversed his support for a ceasefire and instead is seeking a peace agreement after the meeting with Putin, who has long said Moscow is not interested in a temporary truce and is looking for a long-term settlement that supports the Kremlin’s interests.—
Landon Mion , Lucas Y. Tomlinson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Provisional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisional. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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