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
That appears to be a short-term condition, with 83% of patients recovering within 90 days of onset, and more than 90% fully recovered within a year.
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Michael A. Hiltzik, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
Wildland firefighting used to be a short-term, well-paying seasonal job — but that’s changing as wildfire seasons grow longer and more intense.
—Sarah Cutler
june 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 June 2025
Auston Matthews re-signed for only four years with Toronto last summer, and Connor McDavid could also opt for a short-term contract extension with Edmonton.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
His work with the Kings was intriguing enough to be a worthy gamble on a short-term deal.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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Michael A. Hiltzik, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
Wildland firefighting used to be a short-term, well-paying seasonal job — but that’s changing as wildfire seasons grow longer and more intense.
—Sarah Cutler
june 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 June 2025
Auston Matthews re-signed for only four years with Toronto last summer, and Connor McDavid could also opt for a short-term contract extension with Edmonton.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
His work with the Kings was intriguing enough to be a worthy gamble on a short-term deal.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-term
Adjective
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Even with the temporary pause, abrupt policy changes have left some business owners tapping into personal savings, postponing expansions and in some cases, closing altogether.—
Ana Valdez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The broad risk on sentiment is leaning on modest and temporary weak growth in 2H25, on the back of payback frontloading and tariffs.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Nuñez, who had been serving as FIU’s interim president since February, was confirmed to a five-year contract with a $925,000 base salary and performance bonuses up to $400,000 annually.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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He was promoted in 2023 by Fred Waller — the former interim superintendent and chief of patrol who now works for CPD as a civilian — just prior to Snelling’s approval by the City Council.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
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“Short-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-term. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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