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
Uncertainty around the team is fueled by limited revenue options and a short-term lease at BC Place, which will host seven World Cup games in June and July, including Canada playing Qatar and Switzerland.
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Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The accident also caused other issues, including her short-term memory and balance, and led to a bout of depression.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The bad news is the defensive improvement was mostly with short-term players, and the lack of primo positional prospects.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 1 May 2026
To build a sustainable workforce, manufacturers must move away from short-term fixes and view employees as long-term assets.
—Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
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Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The accident also caused other issues, including her short-term memory and balance, and led to a bout of depression.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The bad news is the defensive improvement was mostly with short-term players, and the lack of primo positional prospects.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 1 May 2026
To build a sustainable workforce, manufacturers must move away from short-term fixes and view employees as long-term assets.
—Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-term
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These back-and-forth jabs appear to put ever greater distance between the parties, nearly four weeks after the US and Iran first reached their temporary ceasefire.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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DeCiccio expects the public course, known as WP9 and running prominently through the tony city, to be completely closed until May 18, when temporary greens will allow limited play.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The chancellor released interim guidance last month, with a full policy due in June.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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That delay gave the regents board an excuse last November to extend Maduko’s contract as interim chancellor until June 30, 2027.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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“Short-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-term. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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