1
as in interim
intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time
summer workers looking for temporary accommodations in private homes
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2
as in flash
lasting only for a short time
a temporary lapse of memory
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3
as in provisional
serving in a position for the time being
the temporary head of the sales division
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as in temp
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Recent Examples of temporary
Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
The 59ers have won nine state titles under coach Dave Pishkur, who has taken a temporary leave of absence but intends to return this season.
—Noah Poser, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
While this approach seems reasonable, its tradeoffs necessitate SNAP reforms that balance keeping this costly program temporary for recipients while supporting their agency and choice for long-term self-sufficiency.
—Vance Ginn, National Review, 11 Mar. 2024
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Adjective
Last month, a Los Angeles judge rejected Cher’s request for her son to be placed under a temporary conservatorship.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
The 59ers have won nine state titles under coach Dave Pishkur, who has taken a temporary leave of absence but intends to return this season.
—Noah Poser, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Noun
Yes, but: A federal judge on Tuesday temporary halted that effort through next Monday amid a legal challenge.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
While this approach seems reasonable, its tradeoffs necessitate SNAP reforms that balance keeping this costly program temporary for recipients while supporting their agency and choice for long-term self-sufficiency.
—Vance Ginn, National Review, 11 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temporary
Adjective
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On the other side of the field, former Angel City Becki Tweed, who joined San Diego after the 2024 season, served as the interim coach for the Wave with coach Jonas Eidevall serving a one-game suspension.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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That leaves Magomed Ankalaev and perhaps Khalil Rountree or Dominick Reyes perhaps fighting for an interim title.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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The heaviest rain has shifted eastward, with the island of Molokai under a flash-flood warning on Sunday.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Kansas City will go from springlike warmth to winter fast as a powerful storm sweeps through Sunday, bringing damaging winds, a rapid temperature plunge with flash-freeze risk, and a quick burst of snow that could cut visibility, according to the National Weather Service.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Your provisional ballot will be counted once a county elections official verifies your voter registration.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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At the end of that month, the WGA officially ratified its provisional deal, with a 90% approval rate but significant voter downturn.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
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Identifying alloys that maintain high melting temp One material of particular interest is tungsten.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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If using room temp water, this will take about 2 minutes, maybe less.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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After the event concluded, Vang said her short-term goal would be to get people in place to advocate for longer-term initiatives like universal healthcare.—
Corey Schmidt
May 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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While America’s oil drillers have started to turn the taps on, executives have warned that inventories are likely to keep falling in the short-term.—
Grant Smith,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The Knicks even used their defense to grab a brief lead late in the half, forcing 10 Philadelphia turnovers before the break.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Nearly 25 years after the attacks, the royal couple laid a bouquet of white flowers at the edge of the south reflecting pool, honoring the lives lost — including 67 British victims — during a brief ceremony on a chilly but sunny afternoon in lower Manhattan.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Federal authorities charged more than 25 alleged members and associates of Tren de Aragua (TdA), seizing more than 80 firearms, roughly 18 kilograms of drugs and more than $100,000 in cash as part of a sweeping crackdown on the violent transnational gang.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Bell and his associates formed the Bell Telephone Company (1877), adopted a leasing model, secured patents, settled a pivotal dispute with Western Union (1879), and participated in building the manufacturing and long-distance infrastructure that scaled the telephone nationwide in the next decade.—
David H. Hsu,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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That’s including $175 million in net sales tax and transient guest tax revenues, $15 million in tax increment financing and $31 million from a community improvement district that the city created on the project site.—
Sofi Zeman
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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Such is the transient nature of college athletics.—
Joe Davidson
May 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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“Temporary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temporary. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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