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
The Senate is back in town on Monday though no vote is currently scheduled on the Republican short-term funding bill.
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Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
LaFleur said Monday that all three are short-term injuries and that Golden, who might see more targets with Kraft sidelined for the season, is more day-to-day than week-to-week.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
This offseason, his contract situation could provide insight into the Royals’ plans for the short-term future.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
The continent’s future will not be built not by short-term projects, but by systems that endure — led and sustained by Africans, for Africa.
—Obiageli Ezekwesili, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
LaFleur said Monday that all three are short-term injuries and that Golden, who might see more targets with Kraft sidelined for the season, is more day-to-day than week-to-week.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
This offseason, his contract situation could provide insight into the Royals’ plans for the short-term future.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
The continent’s future will not be built not by short-term projects, but by systems that endure — led and sustained by Africans, for Africa.
—Obiageli Ezekwesili, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for short-term
Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-term
Adjective
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However, composite veneers still remain very much a cheaper temporary option and are largely used not only for minor cosmetic changes but also a quick smile makeover.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even a one-hour time change can cause temporary misalignment in your sleep-wake cycle.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Ausberry was promoted to the interim job in Woodward’s place, and the board gave him the authority to lead the coaching hire.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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By mid-season, he was named interim manager when the Jays trudged to a 46-42 record in the first few months and manager Charlie Montoyo got the axe.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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