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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Its interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, the former al-Qa’eda militant who led the rebel offensive that overthrew dictator Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, has been struggling to rebuild a nation devastated by almost 14 years of civil war.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026
The deal comes eight months after Washington ousted former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a military raid and co-opted the remaining regime led by interim President Delcy Rodríguez.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of interim

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Later, as the leading drivers prepared for their final Q3 runs, the provisional top three were Russell, McLaren driver Oscar Piastri and Gasly.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
South Africa’s case accusing Israel of violating the Genocide Convention remains pending before the International Court of Justice, which has issued several provisional measures but has not ruled on the merits.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of provisional

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Balance transfers may cause a temporary dip, but that impact should be weighed against the potential savings and the opportunity to pay down your balances faster.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
The Burbank giant has asked a federal judge to issue a temporary restraining order and injunction to halt the FCC’s early station review.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

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