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
The scientists measured 20 varied biomarkers, including cholesterol and insulin levels, in participants to determine how short-term diet changes affect biological aging.
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Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Under Marshall’s direction, the BOP has accelerated internal assessments and technology initiatives aimed at improving both short-term performance and long-term outcomes.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The company has an enormous short-term bridge loan — approximately $49 billion — that will need to be refinanced in approximately 10 months.
—Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Some insurance companies may offer additional coverage options for short-term rentals.
—Erin Jones, CBS News, 21 May 2026
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Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Under Marshall’s direction, the BOP has accelerated internal assessments and technology initiatives aimed at improving both short-term performance and long-term outcomes.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The company has an enormous short-term bridge loan — approximately $49 billion — that will need to be refinanced in approximately 10 months.
—Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Some insurance companies may offer additional coverage options for short-term rentals.
—Erin Jones, CBS News, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-term
Adjective
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The partnership has survived seismic shifts in how people watch movies and recovered from a high-profile temporary breakup between two of the largest players — McDonald’s and Disney — in 2006.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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From temporary short-term storage to long-term needs, storage units are a staple for many Miami residents.—
Kody Boye,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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After the game, Chelsea’s interim manager Callum McFarlane analysed the goal well.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Club icon Martin O’Neill was twice appointed as interim manager and, at the age of 74, this was his fourth league title with the team - coming 22 years after his previous one.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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“Short-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-term. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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