TEMP Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

temp

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Recent Examples of temp So as long as the lid remains on and the slow cooker is plugged in, the countertop appliance is designed to stay above that temp. —

Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026 At the beginning of her career, Longoria sought out steady work through a temp agency. —

Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026 Auto temp regulation is also the reason a deep fryer is more reliable – the oil, ideally, won’t drop below the perfect frying point and won’t get so hot that is burns the exterior before the inside is cooked. —

Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026 For best results, apply to several temp firms at once. —

Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for temp

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temporary

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Following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, large areas of farmland were treated similarly, and contaminated topsoil was removed and stored in temporary as well as long-term facilities.

— Eduardo B. Farfán, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Potential hidden fees include: ● Tooth preparation and temporaries ● Local anesthesia or sedation ● Bite adjustment appointments ● Post-bonding polish or correction visits Clinics with transparent pricing detail these in advance, preventing post-treatment surprises.

— William Jones, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025