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
For example, short-term capital gains tax rates apply to profits on investments sold after a year or less of ownership.
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Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Goalkeeper Herrick, who made his first-team debut in the FA Cup quarter-final loss to Leeds United, made 10 league appearances during a short-term loan last season at non-League side Boreham Wood.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Affordable options are driving bookings for short-term rental platforms, however.
—Ted Scouten, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Some results show up later in the form of brand recognition or customer loyalty, which makes short-term ROI harder to pin down.
—Wyles Daniel
june 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
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Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Goalkeeper Herrick, who made his first-team debut in the FA Cup quarter-final loss to Leeds United, made 10 league appearances during a short-term loan last season at non-League side Boreham Wood.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Affordable options are driving bookings for short-term rental platforms, however.
—Ted Scouten, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Some results show up later in the form of brand recognition or customer loyalty, which makes short-term ROI harder to pin down.
—Wyles Daniel
june 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-term
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Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between the US and Iran in recent months during the war in the Middle East, playing a leading role in negotiating a temporary ceasefire in April.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Authority is temporary and shared equally among seven voices.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Public Safety Director Andy Wilson has been appointed interim attorney general until January.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Key differences include softening cuts to capacity at the Newton Street shelter, which would be funded by a complete closure of the Lighthouse interim shelter and a $400,000 cut to a family reunification program.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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“Short-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-term. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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