for the time being

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Synonyms of for the time beingnext
: for the present

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Naturally, there’s a sort of torture dungeon on the premises, which for the time being his guests are mercifully unaware of. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 28 July 2026 The bad news is that the river might stay like this for the time being. — Hannah Smith july 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026 At least for the time being, the first-round pick will don a yellow non-contact jersey after suffering a shoulder injury during OTAs. — Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026 That act of war will almost certainly heavily impede further tanker traffic through Bab el-Mandeb, if not shut it down entirely for the time being. — David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for for the time being

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“For the time being.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20time%20being. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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