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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Recent Examples of temporary
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
Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
As of Thursday night, more than 100,000 Thai residents had evacuated to temporary shelters, according to the Ministry of Interior.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
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Adjective
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
Noun
But what feels like a temporary shutdown can become a long-term habit.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
As of Thursday night, more than 100,000 Thai residents had evacuated to temporary shelters, according to the Ministry of Interior.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temporary
Adjective
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Carrington, 28, takes on Mateus Heita for the WBC interim featherweight world title.—
Aaron Tolentino,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Trump tapped Habba to serve as interim U.S. attorney in late March and nominated her on July 1 to be the U.S. attorney in a permanent capacity, which would have removed her interim status by the end of this week.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Thursday's weekly jobless claims numbers and S&P Global's flash PMI data will be closely assessed to gauge economic health in the wake of tariff uncertainties.—
Nikhil Sharma,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Focus now shifts to Thursday’s weekly jobless claims numbers and S&P Global’s flash PMI data to gauge economic health in the wake of tariff uncertainties.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Effective May 25, 2025, employers may not ask about a candidate’s address, housing status, or use of shelters until after a provisional job offer.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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It’s understood that the BFC will release the provisional schedule for the spring 2026 season later this week.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
17 July 2025
Noun
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As tropical moisture moves in over the weekend, temps will return to the manageable low to mid-90s, with rain chances ranging from 30 to 40 percent.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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While that point may be ideal, anything below the normal room temp in your home (which is likely significantly warmer than 54 degrees at this time of year) will still help delay ripening.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Because the federal government doesn't have its own jails for short-term stays, the Marshals Service typically pays to house someone in a local jail during the person's federal court proceedings.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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This path may offer short-term efficiency gains but erodes long-term workforce sustainability and professional identity (NCBI).—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Individual games through an 18-week season are so variable that sports books generally don’t offer odds for every single game in a season for more than just a brief moment to create headlines.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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The scene grew chaotic after immigration agents tried to arrest Baraka for trespassing, and McIver's elbows appeared to make brief contact with an immigration officer.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee agreed July 22 to subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell, a close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, to testify about the conspiracy that landed her in prison.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Another of her past cases was the conviction of Ghislaine Maxwell, the only Epstein associate held liable by a civil or criminal court.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Its science objectives include understanding the structure and evolution of the universe, mapping the Milky Way and observing transient astronomical events, but it is also set to revolutionize the detection of interstellar objects (ISOs).—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
18 July 2025
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In addition, a report published in 2016 notes that 94% of Latinos under 18 are U.S.-born, and the majority speak fluent English, underscoring that Latinos are not a transient or external group; they are deeply embedded in the American economy, workforce and future.—
Ana Valdez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Temporary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temporary. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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