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
Bolton’s treatments have also affected his short-term memory, speech, and mobility, but the singer is as determined as ever to live as fully as possible: He golfs, meditates, spends time with his family, exercises, and, of course, sings — taking vocal lessons and doing voice therapy.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
According to the outlet, the 72-year-old’s short-term memory, speech and mobility have been impacted by his treatment.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Continue building up your emergency fund and short-term savings.
—Marielle Segarra
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Malaka Gharib, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
There has also been a rush to order materials prior to tariff implementation, and that short-term surge in demand has also put upward pressure on materials prices.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
According to the outlet, the 72-year-old’s short-term memory, speech and mobility have been impacted by his treatment.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Continue building up your emergency fund and short-term savings.
—Marielle Segarra
,
Malaka Gharib, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
There has also been a rush to order materials prior to tariff implementation, and that short-term surge in demand has also put upward pressure on materials prices.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-term
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Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine starting Saturday, citing humanitarian reasons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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The administration is expected to return to the Supreme Court quickly in an effort to persuade the justices to lift their temporary order.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2025
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The fate of Doug Christie Perry’s first decision will determine the fate of Doug Christie, who took over as interim head coach when Mike Brown was fired Dec. 27 after the Kings went 13-18 to start the season.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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This was Memphis’ first playoff game under interim coach Tuomas Iisalo.—
Cliff Brunt,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Short-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-term. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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