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 For instance, Water Management may provide a short-term fix in an urgent situation until a permanent repair can be completed. — Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Generation and storage, grids, and digital infrastructure all depend on capital that can look beyond short-term market conditions. — H.e. Dr Abdulla Saif Al Jarwan, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 But when mandates or control measures are used as the main tool in a crisis response, a short-term impact can be difficult to sustain. — Raj Panjabi, STAT, 21 Oct. 2026 About 80% of the savings the district has achieved so far this year came from short-term solutions. — Chaewon Chung updated October 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for short-term

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Unlike a home price drop or a closing cost contribution, which is a permanent discount, your rate will jump up when the temporary buydown period ends.

— Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
Neither side has indicated when the temporary truce would end.

— Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of temporary

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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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