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
Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The suit is the first in the wake of a Supreme Court decision lifting a temporary restraining order from a lower court that had blocked the Trump administration from using the law to deport people.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 8 Apr. 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
Bally’s Chicago, which opened a temporary facility at Medinah Temple in September 2023, has broken ground on the entertainment complex at the site of the former Chicago Tribune printing plant in River West.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The suit is the first in the wake of a Supreme Court decision lifting a temporary restraining order from a lower court that had blocked the Trump administration from using the law to deport people.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 8 Apr. 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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Armstrong was announced as the interim president of the New York City university in August 2024 after then-President Minouche Shafik announced her immediate resignation, following student protests over the Israel-Hamas war that roiled the campus.—
Riley Hoffman,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Analysts have interpreted the strikes as a warning against the new Syrian government in Damascus, headed by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, and its backer, Turkey.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Don’t let the lack of flash fool you — this guy is the real deal.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Results will not be official until mail-in ballots postmarked for Election Day or earlier are counted, provisional ballots are checked and votes are canvassed.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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While early voting and mail-in ballots received before Election Day are processed and posted on election night, vote-by-mail ballots postmarked by Election Day, along with provisional ballots, are counted during the official canvass period within 30 days after the election.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Overnight temps are typically around 41 degrees this time of year.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Best Travel Mugs That Keep Your Coffee Hot and You Happy These top picks are built to last, keeping your coffee (or tea) at the perfect temp and your mornings smooth—no leaks, no lukewarm lattes, no stress.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While predicting the short-term price action of stocks is a fool’s errand, last Friday’s indiscriminate and panic selling does provide some optimism that stocks could find some footing this week.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Most adults will have experienced short-term or acute low back pain (LBP) at least once in their lives.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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More recently, a brief outburst of about 90 per hour was seen in 1922.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Francis made the unannounced visit near the end of Mass and delivered a brief greeting, all while receiving oxygen via his nose.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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By now, though, it’s become clear that the president is beholden to associates who take money to lobby for ByteDance, which is deeply tied to Beijing’s military-industrial complex.—
The Editors,
National Review,
5 Apr. 2025
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Trump commutes sentence of Jason Galanis, a former Hunter Biden associate who cooperated with the GOP House investigation.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Statistics on homelessness are fluid because the population is transient and tends to distrust outreach workers.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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And even if that’s the case, our fantasies can be transient.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Temporary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temporary. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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