1
as in temporary
intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time
a provisory permit to block off the street while movie scenes were being shot
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2
as in interim
serving in a position for the time being
a provisory legal adviser who will be replaced by a court-appointed public defender
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Adjective
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The proposals are expected to limit money toward permanent housing in favor of more temporary shelters.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025 -
Consequences for fraud Under Florida law, disabled parking permits — temporary or permanent — are issued through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) or its authorized agents, including the tax collector’s office.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The card features seven fights, including a main event lightweight title bout between champion Ilia Topuria and interim champion Justin Gaethje.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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Pereira’s opponent, Ciryl Gane (13-2-0-1) is a former heavyweight interim champ with the promotion.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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David Greenberg, Rutgers University William Howard Taft served as a Judge, Governor-General of the Philippines, provisional Governor of Cuba, and Secretary of War.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Even now, the psychological moves of the book’s last moments, how and what Maeve understands, feel to me provisional, blurry, to be co-created with the reader.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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“Provisory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisory. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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