PROVISIONAL Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

provisional

adjective

prə-ˈvizh-nəl

Definition of provisional

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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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 The Athletic has reported that ESPN has secured Buck to a new deal and that Amazon has signed Kirk Herbstreit, who also calls college game at ESPN, to provisional terms. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026 Following a deal reached 22 hours before Martelly left office, it was agreed that a provisional president would be selected. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 However, same-day registration will also be available by using a provisional ballot. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026 Neighborhood residents even decided to preserve the park’s popular graffiti walls that, with the provisional approval from Denver Parks & Recreation, can still be added to. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for provisional

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Running backs coach and special teams coordinator Todd Goebbel will serve as interim coach for the remainder of the season.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
During a March City Council meeting, interim Police Chief Douglas Brinkley said Independence officers conducted 541 pursuits in 2025, compared with 137 by Kansas City police, The Kansas City Star reported.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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