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
Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed skepticism over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement Saturday that Russia would observe a temporary ceasefire during the Easter holiday.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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
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Adjective
Despite the temporary reprieve from the higher tariff rates, the markets are still uncertain about the future of the levies.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed skepticism over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement Saturday that Russia would observe a temporary ceasefire during the Easter holiday.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temporary
Adjective
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Analysts have interpreted the strikes as a warning against the new Syrian government in Damascus, headed by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, and its backer, Turkey.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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She was named interim president in August on the same day former president Minouche Shafik, facing scrutiny for her handling of Columbia campus encampments protesting the war between Israel and Hamas, stepped down.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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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
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Now everybody is complaining about the reduction in government jobs, especially the provisional workers who have been employed less than two years – the same two years Biden boasted about rising employment.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2025
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The trial is expected to run until May 23 and Kardashian is expected to appear on May 13, according to a provisional schedule.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The experience changes with each season, and our January version yielded sun, crisp temps, and very few other visitors—which made for a perfect mind-clearing meander.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2025
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Fry the chicken at 325 F for 7 minutes cool to room temp for 10-15 minutes.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There has also been a rush to order materials prior to tariff implementation, and that short-term surge in demand has also put upward pressure on materials prices.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Several media outlets reported this week that short-term rentals near Lambeau Field have dropped prices and are still available.—
Jon Styf | The Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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During a brief news conference, Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad said officials could not take questions, citing the ongoing investigation and pending litigation.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The show had a brief run Off Broadway in 1996, then lived on with a miniature national tour and a beloved cast recording.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Shein, Temu will raise prices next week as a trade loophole closes In: Food & Drink Consumer Price Index Inflation United States Department of Agriculture Mary Cunningham Mary Cunningham is a news associate at CBS News, based in New York.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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The case is expected to last several weeks as prosecutors prepare to present testimony from Combs' accusers and former associates.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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However, for mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation can be a transient state, according to Duckworth.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Investigation is harder, too, when the victims are transient and/or vulnerable, as many of LISK’s victims were.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Temporary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temporary. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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