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In fact, museums and archival institutions sometimes use deep freezing techniques (often for a week or longer at very low temps) to disinfect historical documents and rare books without using harsh chemicals.
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Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
Sometimes, a workout in sauna-like temps is simply going to feel terrible.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 18 Aug. 2025
Instead, opt for an outfit that suits the region’s temperamental temps.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Expect high temps in the upper 70's to low 80's today with RH minimums in the mid-teens.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
Sometimes, a workout in sauna-like temps is simply going to feel terrible.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 18 Aug. 2025
Instead, opt for an outfit that suits the region’s temperamental temps.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Expect high temps in the upper 70's to low 80's today with RH minimums in the mid-teens.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temp
temporary
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California voters will have to approve the temporary in a special election in November.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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King's decision follows a similar move by a federal judge in Maryland, who on Thursday temporary halted Mr. Trump's executive action for 14 days.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Temp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temp. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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