SHORT-TERM Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

short-term

adjective

ˈshȯrt-ˌtərm

Definition of short-term next

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 Wolfe Research's Rob Ginsberg noted on Thursday that chip stocks have not crossed below the 21-day support level, a short-term indicator. —

Sarah Min, CNBC, 12 June 2026 All five of Connecticut’s Democratic members joined most Democrats and a handful of Republicans in blocking the law’s short-term renewal that would have lasted through July 2. —

Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026 Puerto Rico’s Tourism Company brought in additional water trucks with a capacity of 12,800 gallons to help serve hotels and short-term rentals. —

Dánica Coto, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 And while that historically meant that long-term CDs, which matured in 18 months or longer, had better rates than short-term CDs that matured in a year or less, that relationship has been skewed a bit in recent years. —

Matt Richardson, CBS News, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for short-term

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Adjective

The proposals are expected to limit money toward permanent housing in favor of more temporary shelters.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Consequences for fraud Under Florida law, disabled parking permits — temporary or permanent — are issued through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) or its authorized agents, including the tax collector’s office.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 Dec. 2025