1
as in interim
intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time
provisionary decrees that were issued by the junta following the coup
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2
as in provisional
serving in a position for the time being
the provisionary ambassador to the United Nations
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Recent Examples of provisionary
Under the provisionary settlement, Toyota agreed to pay $278.5 million, BMW $131 million, Mazda $75.8 million and Subaru $68.3 million.
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Neal E. Boudette, New York Times, 18 May 2017
Neal E. Boudette, New York Times, 18 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provisionary
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Gaethje won the interim UFC lightweight crown in May 2020 with a knockout win over Tony Ferguson.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Both sides have claimed victory after an interim injunction application last week, which among other things, led to an undertaking from the two new directors not to exercise their powers until further court orders.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune Asia,
3 Mar. 2025
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The provisional three-year pact, announced on Friday, offers union members advance notice of layoffs and preferential treatment for rehire and a minimum of eight weeks of severance if they are cut from the job.—
Katie Kilkenny,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Later, Nintendo can, like most firms, give up its provisional applications, having recouped its investment and unwilling to pay the heavy costs of moving forward.—
Kevin Purdy,
Ars Technica,
26 Feb. 2025
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All three aircraft had violated temporary flight restrictions in the area, the command said.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2025
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There will be no signs of the safe parking lot during the day because Dreams for Change clients will use the resource center’s restrooms and dining hall, so no portable toilets or other temporary structures will be needed on the property.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Provisionary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisionary. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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