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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But the building feels temporary, with United having previously discussed removing it.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025 -
The goal is to get a congress of 15, with at least eight members coming from Cincinnati's homeless shelters and seven representing people who live outdoors or in temporary housing.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Kay Barnes, a former Kansas City mayor, is serving in the role temporarily, but the county legislature will soon vote on an interim executive to serve until November 2026.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Bobby Petrino will make his debut as interim head coach in front of more than 100,000 fans at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville on Saturday afternoon.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The provisional results from two-thirds of the country’s districts showed 85-year-old Mutharika, a former president, had won around 66% of the vote.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Damian Lara, a second-year accounting major at Santiago Canyon College, has gained provisional approval into the 2+2+1 Pathway Program.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Provisory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisory. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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