Definitions

short-run

[shawrt-ruhn] / ˈʃɔrtˌrʌn /

ADJECTIVE

short-lived

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brief ephemeral fleeting momentary short-term temporary transitory

WEAK

deciduous evanescent fly-by-night fugacious fugitive gone in a heartbeat impermanent of short duration over in a heartbeat passing quick short short-haul transient

Antonyms

STRONGEST

enduring lasting lengthy long long-lived permanent perpetual

WEAK

ethereal

Example Sentences

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Newton thinks that in the short-run the S&P 500 may retest the 7,333 from mid May, though “a larger selloff could happen which would possibly take SPX down to 7,135–7,250.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

It has clearly added considerably to short-run headline inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Which is why I was thrilled when a handful of “Bite” readers landed in my inbox requesting a short-run series focused on budget-friendly recipes and cooking tips.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Jiao Yang from Singapore Management University believes that although Beijing holds the cards in the short-run, Washington does have some strategic options at its disposal.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

I see there's a new invention for economizing steam in short-run engines.

From Ralph in the Switch Tower by Chapman, Allen

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