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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Recent Examples of temporary
Vance Ginn, National Review, 11 Mar. 2024
After removing the temporaries, Dr. Apa slid in my new veneers, which were then bonded to my current teeth's enamel.
—Kassidy Silva, Allure, 23 Mar. 2023
Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
The factory in Astoria has been in almost continuous operation since 1873, with only temporary pauses in piano production during the Great Depression and World War II.
—Joel Williams, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
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
After removing the temporaries, Dr. Apa slid in my new veneers, which were then bonded to my current teeth's enamel.
—Kassidy Silva, Allure, 23 Mar. 2023
Noun
Understand that a country can be on sound long-term footing in terms of its exchange rates, but still suffer temporary shortages of foreign currencies.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
The factory in Astoria has been in almost continuous operation since 1873, with only temporary pauses in piano production during the Great Depression and World War II.
—Joel Williams, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temporary
Adjective
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Alpha Sigma Phi’s national organization has also placed the chapter on an interim suspension, the fraternity’s CEO Gordy Heminger said in a statement to Fox News Digital.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Long named Assistant Chief Adam Hennie as the interim chief.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And many supermarkets offer bags of flash-frozen cranberries year-round.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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What To Know A map shared by the NWS on Facebook showed a broad corridor of flash-flood risk spanning the Western states and Southern Plains.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Manchester South senior coroner Alison Mutch told the inquest hearing that the provisional cause of death was hanging.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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The parties reached a provisional deal over the summer, but talks have since stalled.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then lower the temp to 350°F and bake for 40 minutes more.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Schaffer explained of Samberg’s slip-up when recording the intro to the temp track that was meant to guide Rihanna’s performance.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some corner stores are expanding their offerings, and neighborhood organizers are partnering with local nonprofits to bring short-term solutions to the area.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Klink said that while the shutdown may cause short-term disruption, Republicans believe the political tide will turn as frustration mounts.—
Leonardo Feldman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Weigert, 56, left Tracker after season 1, and like Sunday’s episode, her absence was also explained within the show during a brief conversation in season 2.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The politically motivated preemption of the late-night program following host Jimmy Kimmel's brief remarks regarding the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk drove a massive wave of Disney+ subscription cancellations, a new report from the research firm Antenna shows, per The New York Times.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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One of two vice-chairmen of the commission, the general is the third-most powerful commander of the People’s Liberation Army and has been considered a close associate of President Xi Jinping, the army’s commander-in-chief.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Mann said Heat 2 would not deal with the events of 1995 in the original movie but would start rather one day after, with only Hanna’s associate Chris Shiherlis, played by Val Kilmer still alive.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, the tranquility of the rocking waves, or maybe the transient, ineffable quality of the water, seems to have lodged in Christian’s brain.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
7 Oct. 2025
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The recent brightening could be a transient outburst rather than a steady increase as the comet approaches to the sun, only time will tell.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Temporary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temporary. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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