FOR THE TIME BEING Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

for the time being

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as in now

at the present time We're still waiting on the test results and for the time being the best thing you can do is try to distract yourself.

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Recent Examples of for the time being As with previous cast announcements, details on each actor’s role aren’t being released for the time being. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 After Friday’s game, the gloom-and-doom on the North Side had disappeared, at least for the time being. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 The Hometown Olathe Family Farm — a winery and farm that offered family events — is closed for the time being. — Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026 Those classes will move to Centennial Hall for the time being. — Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for the time being

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“For the time being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/for%20the%20time%20being. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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