Words and phrases that have a meaning related to stopgap: (135 results)
Often used in the same context:
Also try:placeholder, fallback, lame duck, noncontroversial, temporary, compromise, replacement, expires, supplemental, backup, fixes, logjam, vetoed, extender, extension, reauthorization, workable, reauthorize, cobble together, bandaid, nonstarter, replace, adjourning, serviceable, stalemate, impasse, recessing, sticking plaster, plug, workaround, measure, budget, unratified, gap, stimulus, piecemeal, patching, sunsetting, blueprint, limbo, fillibuster, holdover, backstop, unobligated, option, workhorse, overhaul, semipermanent, bill, passable, relief, bare bones, pass, filibustered, clunkers, supplant, shutdown, plan b, catchall, blank check, alternative, rubber stamp, roadblock, underwhelm, gimmicks, deadline, tinkering, shortfall, backdoor, finalize, wishful thinking, kludge, retreads, palatable, ineffective, balking, hope chest, expendable, fait accompli, jettison, amendable, appropriations, rough sledding, reinforcements, accrual accounting, borrowing, longterm, dooming, afloat, revolving door, unworkable, alterative, noncommital, balky, baling wire, savior, bridging, term, truces, viable, until, negotiators, expedient, prop, adjunct, expedients, gimmick, makeshift, palliatives, springboard, substitute, makeshifts, prerequisite, resource, stopover, tactic, tool, alibi, camouflage, efficacious, unsatisfactory, draconian, conciliatory, satisfactory, ameliorative, effective, haphazard, preventive, proactive, bipartisan, constructive, corrective, preventative, remedial, straightforward
— Nouns for stopgap: measure, measures, solution, arrangement, solutions, jobs, job, bill, remedy, legislation, employment, more...
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