as in temporary
intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time
this is only a short-term solution to a long-term problem
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Recent Examples of short-term
Despite rhetoric, 'financial gravity' still drives most firms toward short-term gains, as the Business Roundtable's actions showed.
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Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
In many cases, the industry conversation has moved away from short-term commodity cycles and toward the practical realities of building long-life production platforms.
—Wondershark, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
The short-term supply picture will stabilize.
—Clay Chandler, semafor.com, 19 June 2026
The federal reserve is unlikely to reduce interest rates in the short-term.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
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Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
In many cases, the industry conversation has moved away from short-term commodity cycles and toward the practical realities of building long-life production platforms.
—Wondershark, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
The short-term supply picture will stabilize.
—Clay Chandler, semafor.com, 19 June 2026
The federal reserve is unlikely to reduce interest rates in the short-term.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for short-term
Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-term
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Generally, ozone nanobubbling is effective as a temporary solution for algae blooms.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The damage hasn't affected game day experiences—but stadium leaders say the temporary fix won't last forever.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Trump made the threat on Sunday, even as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials in Switzerland for the first talks under the interim accord.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Assistant Leif Gunnar Smerud was named interim coach while the team searches for Straus’ replacement.—
Jordan Puente,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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“Short-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-term. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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