temporaries

Definition of temporariesnext
plural of temporary

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for temporaries
Noun
  • Young workers in general are likely aware that the popularity of remote work is mostly to their disadvantage, as a Gallup poll last year found Gen Z to be the age group least likely to prefer a fully remote workplace setup, citing in part the lack of interaction with coworkers.
    Tristan Bove, Fortune, 2 June 2026
  • As his slide continued, former WNOX coworkers threw Q a bone, hiring him as a tour manager and writer of songbooks sold on the road.
    Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • An Amazon spokesperson told CNBC in a statement that the company respects its colleagues’ right to voice their opinions.
    Annie Palmer, CNBC, 4 June 2026
  • Many scientists believe that the vocal systems of great apes were too limited to be considered precursors of human language, but the work of Crockford, Berthet and their colleagues suggests otherwise.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • Bondi has repeatedly faced scrutiny over allegations that the DOJ has, over several presidential administrations, shielded Epstein associates from accountability.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 29 May 2026
  • Over 30 people, including members and associates of four major Mafia crime families, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and ex-NBA player Damon Jones, have been ensnared in the criminal operation.
    Tom Winter, NBC news, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • This is a positive system that increases assistants for a safer San Jose.
    Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
  • Sweeney was among a handful of assistants who seemed to be perpetually interviewed for top jobs in recent years but never got the offer — until now.
    Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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“Temporaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temporaries. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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