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
Brant allegedly told investors the funds would be used to make short-term bridge loans at high interest rates.
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 11 July 2025
Payroll makes up the largest portion of the city's debt, which, including short-term financing, stood at nearly $2 million at the end of 2023.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2025
Castor oil is not a treatment for chronic constipation and should only be used occasionally for short-term relief.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 11 July 2025
Relish or chutney: Transform cucumbers into a flavorful relish or chutney that can be stored in the refrigerator for short-term use or canned for long-term storage.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 11 July 2025
Payroll makes up the largest portion of the city's debt, which, including short-term financing, stood at nearly $2 million at the end of 2023.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2025
Castor oil is not a treatment for chronic constipation and should only be used occasionally for short-term relief.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 11 July 2025
Relish or chutney: Transform cucumbers into a flavorful relish or chutney that can be stored in the refrigerator for short-term use or canned for long-term storage.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for short-term
Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-term
Adjective
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Initially, Levitt’s ostomy was temporary, meaning her rectum was left intact for a possible future reconnection.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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The National Weather Service has placed the temporary immigration detention center and Big Cypress National Preserve under a special weather statement until 5:30 p.m., meaning strong wind gusts and possible flooding are imminent.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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But Nationals interim general manager Mike DeBartolo maintained that Willits was the top guy on the board.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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While tax departments are embracing digital transformation, many interim processes—like extracting data from ERP systems or reconciling values—still flow through spreadsheets.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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“Short-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-term. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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