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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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
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Use kaolin clay, temporary shade, and avoid heavy pruning to shield trees from sunburn and heat stress.
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Martha Stewart,
2 July 2026
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
29 Jan. 2025
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.
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Vance Ginn,
National Review,
11 Mar. 2024
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Adjective
Any pub wishing to stay open for these hours must have applied for a temporary event notice at least five working days in advance, meaning that those which had not submitted such an applicated by Friday, June 26, are now no longer able to apply.
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Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Use kaolin clay, temporary shade, and avoid heavy pruning to shield trees from sunburn and heat stress.
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Martha Stewart,
2 July 2026
Noun
Yes, but: A federal judge on Tuesday temporary halted that effort through next Monday amid a legal challenge.
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Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
29 Jan. 2025
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.
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Vance Ginn,
National Review,
11 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temporary
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In June 2024, the UFC matched Makhachev against former interim UFC lightweight titleholder Dustin Poirier.
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The disaster is becoming the defining challenge of Rodríguez’s interim presidency.
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In fact, the weather service said that more than 50% of flash-flood deaths happen in vehicles driven into floodwaters.
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Don’t miss Alcopop’s Black Mango Watermelon, Seongju Chamoe and Watermelon Ice Pop; Matcha Latte, with flash-frozen local herbs and a hand-cut ice diamond; and Journey, a concoction that maps a tomato’s global odyssey.
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Authorities said 15 major shelters have been established in La Guaira, along with 50 provisional camps in Greater Caracas.
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With his second win this season, van Gisbergen improved three spots to 14th in the points standings, moving back into a provisional spot in the Chase.
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When deleting this temp file, EncryptPro bypasses the Recycle Bin but doesn’t apply secure deletion, so it could theoretically be recovered with forensic software.
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Use a fan in conjunction with the AC and put the AC on a lower setting or to a higher temp trigger.
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As the first week of the knockout rounds comes to a close, the soccer frenzy is translating into a short-term rental boom, with locals cashing in by renting out their homes.
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The NBCUniversal spin-off is envisioned as a tax-free transaction for shareholders, providing a short-term buffer from deal-making to preserve that structure.
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Things settled down quickly after that, though the brief dustup ended with Contreras, Boston interim manager Chad Tracy, Boston outfielder Nate Eaton and Mikolas being ejected.
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The ordinance marks a brief respite in the monthslong scramble to adapt to the broad changes brought by SB 79.
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And in a separate ongoing civil case, the city has issued nearly two dozen subpoenas seeking a broad array of GPS and social media data on Hubbard and his associates, according to his attorney Bryan Pease.
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In hospitality, that means making associates more productive, owners more effective and guests more satisfied.
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The bears seen in large urban centers and agricultural areas, like the southeastern corners of the state and parts of the western border, are generally transient, as those areas don't have enough woods to create a good habitat.
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The guest population is transient, with many checking in for short stays on their way in or out of town.
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“Temporary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temporary. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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