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
Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021
But senators from both parties called the setback temporary, and another vote was expected as soon as Monday.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 10 Aug. 2021
Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 19 June 2025
The Strong Families program offers temporary safe homes for children while their parents work through short-term difficulties, helping prevent the need for child welfare intervention.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
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Adjective
Two new installations at Storm King For those who have already visited the art center, two new installations, one permanent and the other temporary, offer compelling reasons to return.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021
But senators from both parties called the setback temporary, and another vote was expected as soon as Monday.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 10 Aug. 2021
Noun
The commission approved temporary storage sites in Texas in 2021 because nuclear power plants were running out of room and the permanent underground storage facility planned for Nevada’s Yucca Mountain stalled largely due to local opposition.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 19 June 2025
The Strong Families program offers temporary safe homes for children while their parents work through short-term difficulties, helping prevent the need for child welfare intervention.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temporary
Adjective
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He was promoted in 2023 by Fred Waller — the former interim superintendent and chief of patrol who now works for CPD as a civilian — just prior to Snelling’s approval by the City Council.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Nuñez, who had been serving as FIU’s interim president since February, was confirmed to a five-year contract with a $925,000 base salary and performance bonuses up to $400,000 annually.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Don’t let the lack of flash fool you — this guy is the real deal.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
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The German figures come a day before the scheduled release of flash inflation data for the euro area, which will be closely watched by investors for guidance on the odds of another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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Getting even that provisional approval required calls and follow-ups with multiple city departments.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
24 June 2025
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The agriculture minister secured $3 billion worth of provisional deals during a tour of U.S. states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Today’s commercial planes spend most of their time at 30,000 feet (or more) where the temperature hovers around -40 degrees Fahrenheit, and temps as low as -70 degrees aren’t unheard of.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2025
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San Diego With year-round warm temps, beaches, and miles of both coastal and canyon hiking trails, San Diego offers a highly desirable lifestyle.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Relish or chutney: Transform cucumbers into a flavorful relish or chutney that can be stored in the refrigerator for short-term use or canned for long-term storage.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Cons: Tech-heavy listings, can include duplicate or short-term contract roles and less variety in non-tech jobs.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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In a brief exchange with reporters on Friday, Carney addressed questions about the breakdown in talks.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
29 June 2025
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For a brief moment, everything seemed to be going according to plan.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
29 June 2025
Noun
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James 'Cicero' Kalinowski (Oliver Platt) is transactional Uncle Jimmy Family relations: Longtime family friend and business associate.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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According to a 1996 Los Angeles Times piece, an 18th Street operative pitched his plan for taking over Orange County in a back alley in Cudahy, with two dozen associates in tow.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Compared to an initial version of the budgets presented to City Council members in May, the ones that were adopted include an additional $194,000 and $160,000 in transient occupancy tax revenue for 2026 and 2027, respectively.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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What explosive and transient events occur in the universe?—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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“Temporary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temporary. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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