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
Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Those temporary addresses were only the beginning.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
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
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Adjective
Other restaurants like Golden Corral, Joella's, Qdoba, and White Castle also have temporary seafood dishes.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Those temporary addresses were only the beginning.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temporary
Adjective
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Instead of hurrying to break up tents and scatter RVs, Lee and Oakland’s interim homelessness chief Sasha Hauswald want city workers to focus on minimizing trash and human waste around encampments.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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On Friday night, Casey Wasserman named Wasserman president Mike Watts as the company’s interim leader during the transition.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Broccoli and Cauliflower Hearty bite-sized florets of broccoli and cauliflower are typically flash-frozen soon after harvest and maintain their crisp-tender texture when cooked from frozen.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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Both the United Kingdom and Japan are growing at least as quickly as the U.S., according to January's flash PMI surveys.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In reality the nine-point advantage was only ever provisional, as City had a game in hand, but the perception was that the title race took a big swing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The report's author said that early, provisional data from 2025 suggests some improvements in prenatal care access but warned that could change once the data is finalized his summer.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When paired with putting my boots in front of the heat vent and cranking up the temp for the last ten minutes of the drive, getting my boots on was no longer the crux of the day.—
Anna Callaghan,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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All that and much more can be found in the directory of freezing-temp essentials below, which ought to serve you well until spring.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Sound fiscal management means planning ahead, telling taxpayers the truth, and making decisions based on long-term stability rather than short-term optics.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Republicans in the Senate tried to pass a short-term funding extension on Thursday to allow time for negotiations to play out, but Democrats blocked that measure before lawmakers in both chambers left the Capitol for the recess.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Buehler struggled in Boston, but looked good enough during his brief time with the Phillies to generate interest from the Padres and other teams.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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As the Iranian government faces one of the most difficult moments in its brief existence – both internally and externally—the question now, as the US sends a second aircraft carrier to the region is will this time be different?—
Alexander Langlois,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Until this year, folks celebrating a birthday or anniversary or other cake-worthy occasion had to go to the store and fill out an actual paper order form and then hand it in to a Costco associate.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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The case has ensnared senior officials and members of Ukraine’s business elite — including a former close associate of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy from his pre-political media career — and caused concern among Kyiv’s Western allies.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The National Park Service says the number of deaths in these avalanches is inconsistent due to the transient nature of stampeders.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Shawnee will return to the transient guest tax at a later date in order to add specific language on short-term rentals within the city’s ordinance.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Temporary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temporary. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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