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
Although this creates short-term pain for some, the about-face opens the door for job creation in more productive areas like manufacturing, technology, construction, energy, and hospitality.
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Elaine Parker, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
The shift to coal is a short-term response to concerns about energy security.
—Julius Cesar Trajano, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
In a follow-up video, Bell provided another look at the sign, informing customers of the short-term arrangement.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Kudos to her for putting the best interests of her state over short-term political advantage.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2026
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Elaine Parker, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
The shift to coal is a short-term response to concerns about energy security.
—Julius Cesar Trajano, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
In a follow-up video, Bell provided another look at the sign, informing customers of the short-term arrangement.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Kudos to her for putting the best interests of her state over short-term political advantage.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-term
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The temporary supervised visitation (for one hour every other week) began in September 2024.—
Juliet Pennington,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Doing this every few weeks can help apply updates and clear temporary issues that may affect performance or security.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Just look at previous interim head coaches Guus Hiddink (2009), Roberto Di Matteo (2012), and Rafael Benitez (2013).—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Double-A manager Chad Epperson will take over as interim third base coach and WooSox hitting coach Collin Hetzler has been elevated to the big league staff, but beyond that Breslow said more additions will be made and that Tracy will have a voice in assembling his new staff.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Short-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-term. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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