for the time being

phrase

: for the present

Examples of for the time being in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While a push east for Marib would get the Houthis the most resources, a southern push appears to be more strategically important for the time being. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026

On the cusp of his 24th season in the league, James is seemingly winning against Father Time for the time being. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

Lee still maintains the bill is a last resort — putting unions in the spotlight for the time being. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Jameis Winston becomes the Giants' new starting quarterback for the time being. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for for the time being

• agreeing
• decreeing
• foreseeing
• nonbeing
• sightseeing
• unseeing
• disagreeing
• guaranteeing
• overseeing
• refereeing
• feeing
• fleeing