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
Bruce Brumberg, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Frank Bonanno’s latest puts an Italian spin on dumplings
Recipe: An Orange marmalade to make Paddington proud
Politics
DOGE notches courtroom wins as Elon Musk crusades to slash federal government
DOGE critics are failing to obtain temporary restraining orders.
—The Denver Post, 19 Feb. 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
The questions now are whether the extension will be temporary or permanent and what modifications in the tax law Congress could make along the way.
—Bruce Brumberg, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Frank Bonanno’s latest puts an Italian spin on dumplings
Recipe: An Orange marmalade to make Paddington proud
Politics
DOGE notches courtroom wins as Elon Musk crusades to slash federal government
DOGE critics are failing to obtain temporary restraining orders.
—The Denver Post, 19 Feb. 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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Hermoso and her teammates refused to play as long as Rubiales was in charge and returned to the team only weeks later when the government mediated an agreement with the federation interim president to overhaul its protocols and give more support to its women’s side.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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Organizations need interim leadership strategies and interim leaders need clear mandates to maintain momentum during these transitions.—
Marius Ivanauskas,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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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Residents who live near the intersection where the accident occurred said the flash mobs of street takeovers have become weekly occurrences in their neighborhood.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2022
Adjective
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Moore did not appeal her provisional suspension; under Tennis Anti-Doping Program (TADP) protocol, a player who does not appeal (or appeals unsuccessfully) is suspended for the duration of the subsequent investigation.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, Helio Castroneves' entry into NASCAR with a provisional option provides a unique twist.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Friday's forecast calls for a slight chance for showers again as temps are expected to be in the 60s.—
Terry Collins,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Think about the weather The coats in our roundup range from lightweight 300-fill down for moderate days to highly lofted 800-fill down for bitter cold temps.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Defense is represented by the U.S. military strength, diplomacy is represented as short-term political talks, while development represents soft power and medium- to long-term economic and social change.—
Special to the Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2025
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These infections can cause both chronic and short-term diseases.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The scripted description of the library was very brief, with just one interesting detail — during installation, the new shelves opened up, like a flower.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2025
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The first Elam ending finish was great, giving us a dramatic (and brief) fix to the All-Star Game’s erosion.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Keith remains to a large degree elusive, but Magaro subtly gives us insight into what drives his artistry, which is then augmented by Watts’ observations, from a critic’s P.O.V., and those of Manfred, a protective friend and professional associate with a profound respect for Jarrett’s gifts.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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But the response was from a Musk associate, one of the contract workers said in a sworn account filed with the federal court.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Although a prison population is naturally somewhat transient, some students were in his class for more than a decade, longtime friend Rachel Daly said.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
12 Feb. 2025
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Civilizations are inevitably transient — rising, expanding, collapsing, disappearing.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Temporary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temporary. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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