PROVISIONARY Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

provisionary

adjective

prə-ˈvi-zhə-ˌner-ē

Definition of provisionary

as in interim

intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time provisionary decrees that were issued by the junta following the coup

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as in provisional

serving in a position for the time being the provisionary ambassador to the United Nations

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Pearce also confirmed an interim WWE Women's Championship Ladder Match at SummerSlam due to Rhea Ripley's injury.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Martin Entwistle, Marshall’s chief of medical affairs officer, will serve as an interim CEO effective immediately while the board seeks a permanent replacement.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of interim

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Before taking adverse action based on criminal history, employers must complete and document an individualized assessment, provide that assessment to the applicant, and issue a provisional notice identifying the criminal history at issue.

— Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
In the meantime, Silver anticipates that a flurry of one-and-done provisional arrangements will be hammered out before the new campaign tips off in October.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of provisional

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Some make a distinction between temporary discomfort – such as anxiety or difficult emotions during meditation – and lasting harm, such as worsening mental health symptoms.

— Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
He’s been dealt the difficult hand of overseeing a roster overhaul and the team’s temporary relocation to West Sacramento expected to run through next season, with his pitching staff struggling to be effective in the band-box of Sutter Health Park.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

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