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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The city’s release said Boise Airport Deputy Director of Finance and Business Development Kathleen Watkins would serve as interim director while a search begins to recruit Hupp’s replacement.—
Shannon Tyler
May 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 May 2026
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Helen Toner, interim executive director at Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology, said those differing descriptions about AI in the military are both true.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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“Short-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-term. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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