SHORT-TERM Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

short-term

adjective

ˈshȯrt-ˌtərm

Definition of short-term

as in temporary

intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time this is only a short-term solution to a long-term problem

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Recent Examples of short-term Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin and his government were uninterested in such short-term solutions. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026 The Federal Reserve, meanwhile, will hold a policy meeting in two weeks and are expected to keep its key short-term interest rate unchanged. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 The city is currently weighing a temporary proposal to ease its short-term rental rules through the end of 2028 to accommodate tourists. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 In part, this is a story about the short-term desperation of Republicans in the face of midterms that seem set to be disastrous. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for short-term

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Reyes said the 24-hour temporary order could be extended to 14 days if necessary.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Reyes had issued a one-day temporary restraining order early Monday morning ahead of the hearing, so her order on Tuesday extends that ban for two weeks.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of temporary

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The Union have climbed from last place in the Eastern Conference at the World Cup break to sixth under interim coach Ryan Richter, who took over after Bradley Carnell was let go.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Napoli replaces Guillermo Olmedillo, who had served as interim village manager and is staying on as a land use, zoning and infrastructure consultant.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

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