for the moment

ADVERB

awhile

Synonyms

WEAK

briefly for a bit for a little while for a moment for a spell for a while momentarily not for long temporarily transiently

ADVERB

meantime

Synonyms

STRONGEST

interim

STRONG

interregnum interruption interval meanwhile recess while

WEAK

at the same time concurrently for now for the duration for then in the interim in the interval in the meanwhile simultaneously

ADVERB

meanwhile

Synonyms

STRONG

meantime till

WEAK

ad interim concurrently during the interval for now for the duration for the time being for then in the interim in the interval in the intervening time in the meantime simultaneously until up to when

ADVERB

pro tempore

Synonyms

WEAK

for the time pro tem temporarily

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"And for five days every Territorian has had their heart in their throat waiting for the moment when we got the announcement that she had been found safe and well... Everyone is incredibly devastated."

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Following more than 20 hours of talks in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, US Vice President JD Vance admitted the yawning differences between the US and Iran proved to be insurmountable for the moment.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

She is now preparing for the moment when the crew splashes down in the Pacific Ocean, expected for Friday.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The municipality’s main problem for the moment, Charafeddine said, was that only one crossing into Tyre survives, a narrow bridge on the old coastal road.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

“Listen, we’re all right for the moment, but sooner or later something will have to be done about the battering ram. Has anyone got a good idea? I’m open to sensible suggestions.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

for the moment

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