for the time being

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Synonyms of for the time beingnext
: for the present

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Desgorges is worried the images of violence spreading on social media and news channels could temporarily give American producers cold feet about working in France for the time being. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 But after Saturday’s victory Dieffenbach more than secured his starting spot for the time being. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 Thompson will continue to lead CNN for the time being, though longer-term anything could happen. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026 Will Stewart be seduced into the path of corruption by using Sinestro’s emotionally tainted battery, or steel himself against ill influences and continue to blaze his own trail as Earth's sole protector for the time being? — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for the time being

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of for the time being was in the 15th century

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“For the time being.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20time%20being. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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