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
Airbnb, which is best known for its short-term home rentals, has begun offering rooms at boutique hotels in markets where short-term rentals are tightly regulated.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Fine said the district may have enough short-term options to stay afloat through late January or February 2027.
—Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 8 May 2026
For the short-term future, Flaherty is focused on bringing the best players from the Kansas/Missouri area to KU’s summer camps.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
That includes creating a housing stability fund to help people facing short-term financial crises stay housed, and supporting community land trusts and shared equity models that create lasting affordable homeownership opportunities.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Fine said the district may have enough short-term options to stay afloat through late January or February 2027.
—Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 8 May 2026
For the short-term future, Flaherty is focused on bringing the best players from the Kansas/Missouri area to KU’s summer camps.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
That includes creating a housing stability fund to help people facing short-term financial crises stay housed, and supporting community land trusts and shared equity models that create lasting affordable homeownership opportunities.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-term
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Other cruise lines are altering itineraries to route around places affected by the temporary prohibition.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Since 2012, the museum has occasionally brought out some pieces for temporary exhibits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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On the other side of the field, former Angel City Becki Tweed, who joined San Diego after the 2024 season, served as the interim coach for the Wave with coach Jonas Eidevall serving a one-game suspension.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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That leaves Magomed Ankalaev and perhaps Khalil Rountree or Dominick Reyes perhaps fighting for an interim title.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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“Short-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-term. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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