Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for for the time being. Search instead for for+time+being.
Definitions

for the time being







ADVERB
in the meantime
Synonyms




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"We have, it seems like, never-ending conflict and for the time being here you get to hit pause and get to enjoy the moment and feel the faith."

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Those aspirations are on hold for the time being.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The overnight local election results have confirmed that, for the time being at least, electoral politics in Britain has become highly fragmented.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Tipp says a resilient U.S. economy and upcoming monetary easing will be the main drivers of investment decisions for the time being.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Even though I was lost and lonely, it was safe for the time being.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "for the time being" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com