for the moment

phrase

: right now but possibly not for long
The schedule is accurate for the moment.

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Satellite internet functionality via Starshield — the military version of the SpaceX service in Ukraine — has resumed at previous speeds for the moment, Ukrainian Chargé d’Affaires Denys Sienik told NBC News on Thursday. — Abigail Williams, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026 So let’s suppose that the final field comes down to Olivia Dean, Noah Kahan, Ella Langley, Bruno Mars, Raye, Olivia Rodrigo, Sienna Spiro and Taylor Swift, to keep with alphabetical order for the moment. — Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 Protection for the moment someone slips The report recommends building stronger authentication into onboarding. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 Neither of these stories leaves boys with a script for the moment when the hardest thing to do is use their voice. — Reshma Saujani, Time, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for the moment

Word History

First Known Use

1754, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of for the moment was in 1754

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for the moment
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“For the moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20moment. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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