How to Use temp in a Sentence

temp

1 of 2 noun
  • We had to hire a temp to fill in for her.
  • But if it’s been minus 10 and the temps soar to 20, deer get lazy again.
    Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 6 Sep. 2023
  • When the temps start to rise, removing the tape and shrink film is easy.
    Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
  • There are still a few weeks of summer left, but soon the leaves will change and temps will drop.
    Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Portland will see rain during the bulk of the day, and a high temp of about 44 degrees.
    oregonlive, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Despite the higher temps, there are some upsides to the El Niño.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 4 May 2023
  • So, swap out light creams and lotions until the temps rise and the air gets more moisture.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2023
  • There are many ways to keep your body temp down during the hot summer months.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023
  • With a steady rain, high winds, and temps in the mid-20s, the 40-year-old Arkansas native just couldn’t sit in the stand any longer.
    Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2024
  • On Thursday, temps drop back into the 50s and there's a chance for rain starting in the morning.
    Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Will the temp be that high when the Red Sox face the Orioles March 30 in the home opener at the lyric little hockey rink?
    Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Dec. 2022
  • The number of temp workers has declined for five straight months.
    Christopher Rugaber, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Held my cold iPhone for too long while taking pics with bare hands in feels-like temp of 14°.
    Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2024
  • This time of year is a great time to put some down to help retain soil moisture and keep soil temps down.
    Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 22 Aug. 2023
  • All kinds of beans, from white to black, will take on a crispy texture from roasting at high temps.
    Audrey Bruno, SELF, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Between 4 and 6 p.m., temps could drop as much as 20 degrees.
    Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Make the most of the warm temps (and a blissfully work-free weekend) and take the family to the beach in honor of Dad.
    Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 13 May 2023
  • Even under hazy skies, the high temp is likely to reach about 91 degrees.
    oregonlive, 19 July 2023
  • But the Almanac claims that temps should be about 4° F above average.
    Karla Walsh, Country Living, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The Browns are hoping that number after the game is 7 — not the temp but their victories.
    cleveland, 23 Dec. 2022
  • Hills, creek, and wood bridges paired with the cooler temps found under the canopy make this a perfect spot to take the littles to get them out of the house.
    Jen Guadarrama, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Mar. 2024
  • Cook just to an internal temp of 165 degrees F and the meat will be tender and juicy.
    CNN, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Pre-Conditioned: About three days away from ready if stored at room temp.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The cool silk keeps body temps down, while the soft side (a combo of bamboo rayon and polyester) provides a soft spot to lay your head.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Store in airtight jar or container at room temp for up to 3 months.
    Woman's Day, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Portland will see sunny skies and a high temp of about 39 degrees.
    oregonlive, 15 Dec. 2022
  • The shortcut also shows a device’s status, such as how many lights are on and the current temp.
    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Novak started as a writer on the sitcom but stepped in front of the camera as the sleazy office temp.
    Jodi Guglielmi, Peoplemag, 28 Jan. 2023
  • Toss on a cardigan to prepare for chillier temps in spring, and wear it as is all summer long.
    Anna Vognsen, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024
  • However, Milwaukee will see colder temps due to a cold front coming in overnight, Heeren said.
    Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2024
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temp

2 of 2 verb
  • Schneider had temped all of these great songs into the picture, but hadn’t licensed any of them.
    Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2019
  • Bickerstaff might’ve been temped to swap in Andre Drummond and Kevin Love.
    Chris Fedor, cleveland, 22 Feb. 2020
  • And consider pairing it with a 1-oz serving of dark chocolate, which is sold pre-portioned—so you're not temped to over do it.
    Marygrace Taylor, Woman's Day, 1 May 2019
  • The Full Moon forms a square against warrior Mars and opposes passionate Venus, temping us to lash out if provoked.
    Venus Australis, refinery29.com, 31 May 2020
  • Potential long-term improvements to temping stemming from the coronavirus crisis, of course, offer little comfort to those who are currently struggling to pay their bills on time.
    Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2020
  • Six months after graduating from the University of Connecticut, a typical 40-hour work week for me includes a mix of temping for a local talent agency and bartending at Bowtie Cinemas.
    Camila Vallejo, courant.com, 14 Nov. 2019
  • Schneider had temped all of these great songs into the picture, but hadn’t licensed any of them.
    Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2019
  • Bickerstaff might’ve been temped to swap in Andre Drummond and Kevin Love.
    Chris Fedor, cleveland, 22 Feb. 2020
  • And consider pairing it with a 1-oz serving of dark chocolate, which is sold pre-portioned—so you're not temped to over do it.
    Marygrace Taylor, Woman's Day, 1 May 2019
  • The Full Moon forms a square against warrior Mars and opposes passionate Venus, temping us to lash out if provoked.
    Venus Australis, refinery29.com, 31 May 2020
  • Potential long-term improvements to temping stemming from the coronavirus crisis, of course, offer little comfort to those who are currently struggling to pay their bills on time.
    Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2020
  • Six months after graduating from the University of Connecticut, a typical 40-hour work week for me includes a mix of temping for a local talent agency and bartending at Bowtie Cinemas.
    Camila Vallejo, courant.com, 14 Nov. 2019
  • Schneider had temped all of these great songs into the picture, but hadn’t licensed any of them.
    Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2019
  • Bickerstaff might’ve been temped to swap in Andre Drummond and Kevin Love.
    Chris Fedor, cleveland, 22 Feb. 2020
  • And consider pairing it with a 1-oz serving of dark chocolate, which is sold pre-portioned—so you're not temped to over do it.
    Marygrace Taylor, Woman's Day, 1 May 2019
  • The Full Moon forms a square against warrior Mars and opposes passionate Venus, temping us to lash out if provoked.
    Venus Australis, refinery29.com, 31 May 2020
  • Potential long-term improvements to temping stemming from the coronavirus crisis, of course, offer little comfort to those who are currently struggling to pay their bills on time.
    Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2020
  • Six months after graduating from the University of Connecticut, a typical 40-hour work week for me includes a mix of temping for a local talent agency and bartending at Bowtie Cinemas.
    Camila Vallejo, courant.com, 14 Nov. 2019

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