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
But if the government stays open through a short-term fix, funding for those local projects are unlikely to materialize.
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Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
Using vinegar for cleaning can help keep mice away in the short-term.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
To date, its existence has relied on a patchwork of short-term extensions — sometimes two years, sometimes just a few months.
—Lee Fleisher, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
Starting a new police force alone would cost $16 million in the short-term for new vehicles and technology.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
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Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
Using vinegar for cleaning can help keep mice away in the short-term.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
To date, its existence has relied on a patchwork of short-term extensions — sometimes two years, sometimes just a few months.
—Lee Fleisher, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
Starting a new police force alone would cost $16 million in the short-term for new vehicles and technology.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-term
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The forthcoming Olympics in Los Angeles will only use existing or temporary stadiums, in the hope of minimizing the environmental impact of new construction.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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While the temporary jail facility will not be subject to the city ordinance requiring the standard, the permanent facility that is also planned will be.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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Beere began serving as the interim chief in November, following Chief Floyd Mitchell’s abrupt resignation weeks earlier.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In moving Baker to the budget office, Levine Cava also named Lydia Lopez, an assistant library director, as his interim replacement.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Short-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-term. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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