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for the moment

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awhile adv.
meantime adv.
meanwhile adv.
pro tempore adv.

ADVERB

awhile

Synonyms

WEAK

briefly for a bit for a little while for a moment for a spell for a while momentarily not for long temporarily transiently

ADVERB

meantime

Synonyms

STRONGEST

interim

STRONG

interregnum interruption interval meanwhile recess while

WEAK

at the same time concurrently for now for the duration for then in the interim in the interval in the meanwhile simultaneously

ADVERB

meanwhile

Synonyms

STRONG

meantime till

WEAK

ad interim concurrently during the interval for now for the duration for the time being for then in the interim in the interval in the intervening time in the meantime simultaneously until up to when

ADVERB

pro tempore

Synonyms

WEAK

for the time pro tem temporarily

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for the moment

The term is a reference in computer science to making optimal choices for the moment, without thought to the consequences, the New York mayor explained at a press conference at City Hall.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

However, the powerful Bundesbank has decided for the moment not to shift its reserves away from New York.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

The good news for young tenants today is that, for the moment, the housing market is better for renters than it is for homeowners.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026

“I’m just waiting for the moment we have to run.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026

Talking about her death was probably hard for Clara, so an easier topic might be better for the moment.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

for the moment

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