time

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as in moment
a particular point at which an event takes place remember that one time you tried to wash the dog in the sink

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as in day
an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing back in my parents' time, families usually had only one car

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as in duration
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress how much time will the project take?

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Recent Examples of time The investment comes at a tough time for consumer startup investing—the space has seen a pullback from VCs in the aftermath of the DTC boom. Byallie Garfinkle, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2025 Take a look at some of the areas representing the largest spending and largest increases in Mr. Trump's first 100 days compared to the same time period in prior years. John Kelly, Nancy Cordes, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025 At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined. Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025 At this time last year, 44 homicides had been reported in the city, according to Star data. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for time
Recent Examples of Synonyms for time
Noun
  • These types of bird behaviors and unexpected sightings prompt me to capture more amazing moments and share my visual stories.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 1 May 2025
  • For this series, Dhruv Khullar reports on the effects of the cancellation of a life-changing diabetes trial; Grace Byron writes about the bureaucratic nightmare of being trans in this moment; Charles Bethea covers the potential impacts of tariffs on the whiskey industry; and there’s more to come.
    David Remnick, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Miami Dolphins, who finished 8-9 last season, had a rough three-day experience in the 2025 NFL draft.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Panthers add two offensive weapons with return experience.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The day that promotes environmental protection and awareness is celebrating its 55th anniversary.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
  • An in-universe year will pass between every episode block, each of which will span three days in the lives of the show's central characters.
    Megan McCluskey, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Your healthcare provider can work with you to develop a plan to achieve your health goals with the proper type of collagen product supplement, dosage, and treatment duration.
    Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 May 2025
  • Studies show that exercise alone, especially when performed for longer durations, can lead to significant weight loss and improvements in aerobic fitness and muscle tone.
    Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Listen to this article 3 min Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has showcased his speed on numerous occasions over his young MLB career, but nothing quite like Saturday night against the Cleveland Guardians.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • The Southern Boiled-Egg Spin on Potato Salad Most Southern cooks might have a few different potato salads in rotation—depending on the season, the occasion, or who will be joining the meal.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
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  • The Legend of Ochi Clearly inspired by kid-centric ’80s adventure films like E.T., The Legend of Ochi tries to reach those heights as a young girl defies her father (Willem Dafoe) and teams up with a baby Ochi (a cutesy primate-looking creature) to return it to its homeland.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Know that there’s a sense of adventure whispering in the winds.
    Kyle Thomas, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Oilers tied the game late in third period, but the Kings celebrated a 6-5 victory in Game 1.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • He was mercifully pulled in favor of Calvin Pickard during a media timeout with 9:30 left in the third period after allowing five goals on 28 shots.
    Eric Stephens, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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  • What these leaders overlook is that strategy requires skilled, dedicated teams who can bring it to life.
    JacLyn Pagnotta, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • But, some people can feel numb after achieving major goals in life.
    Renée Onque, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025

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“Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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