1
as in interim
intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time
will form a provisional government until a new leader can be elected
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2
as in temporary
serving in a position for the time being
he was appointed provisional executor of the industrialist's vast estate
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Recent Examples of provisional
Getting even that provisional approval required calls and follow-ups with multiple city departments.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 24 June 2025
The agriculture minister secured $3 billion worth of provisional deals during a tour of U.S. states.
—Arkansas Online, 21 June 2025
The heads of state sought to mend fences following an escalation in trade tensions over the course of recent weeks, wherein both China and the U.S. accused the other of violating the terms of a provisional trade deal brokered in Geneva in mid-May.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 June 2025
The performers’ union announced the provisional deal on Monday night without getting into specifics on the terms of the agreement.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 24 June 2025
The agriculture minister secured $3 billion worth of provisional deals during a tour of U.S. states.
—Arkansas Online, 21 June 2025
The heads of state sought to mend fences following an escalation in trade tensions over the course of recent weeks, wherein both China and the U.S. accused the other of violating the terms of a provisional trade deal brokered in Geneva in mid-May.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 June 2025
The performers’ union announced the provisional deal on Monday night without getting into specifics on the terms of the agreement.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provisional
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But Nationals interim general manager Mike DeBartolo maintained that Willits was the top guy on the board.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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While tax departments are embracing digital transformation, many interim processes—like extracting data from ERP systems or reconciling values—still flow through spreadsheets.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Initially, Levitt’s ostomy was temporary, meaning her rectum was left intact for a possible future reconnection.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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The National Weather Service has placed the temporary immigration detention center and Big Cypress National Preserve under a special weather statement until 5:30 p.m., meaning strong wind gusts and possible flooding are imminent.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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“Provisional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisional. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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