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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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It helps convert short-term experiences into long-term memories, allowing us to store and build on what we learn.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

Under Measure TT, rooms and short-term rentals booked through online companies like Airbnb, Expedia and Hotels.com also would be subject to the tax.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Wall Street took a short-term view on Friday, sending Roblox shares down 18% to their lowest point in 18 months.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Bitcoin is technically positive short-term with resistance at $79,000; Ether also gained 1% to $2,275.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

The short-term expected gain would not have justified the long-term expected loss.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis