1
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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2
as in provisional
serving in a position for the time being
the provisionary ambassador to the United Nations
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Recent Examples of provisionary
Under the provisionary settlement, Toyota agreed to pay $278.5 million, BMW $131 million, Mazda $75.8 million and Subaru $68.3 million.
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Neal E. Boudette, New York Times, 18 May 2017
Neal E. Boudette, New York Times, 18 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provisionary
Adjective
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After the game, Chelsea’s interim manager Callum McFarlane analysed the goal well.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Club icon Martin O’Neill was twice appointed as interim manager and, at the age of 74, this was his fourth league title with the team - coming 22 years after his previous one.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The board voted to reject the provisional ballots.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The European Union reached a provisional deal to strengthen the supply of essential medicines — such as antibiotics, insulin, vaccines, and painkillers — and avoid shortages by boosting domestic production and reducing reliance on imports.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
12 May 2026
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The partnership has survived seismic shifts in how people watch movies and recovered from a high-profile temporary breakup between two of the largest players — McDonald’s and Disney — in 2006.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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From temporary short-term storage to long-term needs, storage units are a staple for many Miami residents.—
Kody Boye,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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“Provisionary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisionary. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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