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short-term

[shawrt-turm] / ˈʃɔrtˈtɜrm /
ADJECTIVE
temporary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
interim limited momentary
WEAK
Band-Aid acting ad hoc ad interim alternate brief changeable ephemeral evanescent fleeting for the time being fugacious fugitive impermanent make-do makeshift mortal overnight passing perishable pro tem pro tempore provisional provisory shifting short short-lived short-range slapdash stopgap substitute summary supply temp transient transitory unfixed unstable volatile
Antonyms
STRONGEST
permanent

Example Sentences

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Short-term and annual particle pollution refer to fine particulate matter, known as PM2.5.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Short-term inflation expectations in the BCB survey have moved higher since hostilities began.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Short-term bond funds, such as those run by Vanguard, are paying 4% or more right now and entail relatively little inflation or interest-rate risk.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Short-term Treasury yields are high relative to dividend yields, historically speaking, he says, and if rates come down, dividends will look more attractive.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Short-term loan balances of agriculture amounted to less than 8 percent of the total sum, and balances of the services sector constituted less than 0.2 percent.

From Area Handbook for Bulgaria by Baluyut, Violeta D.