time

Definition of timenext
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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 Of course, the pool will keep kids entertained on sunny days, but there is also access to bicycles, which can be used at any time to explore the hotel’s grounds, plus entertainment, such as cookie baking, especially for children. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026 During first-half stoppage time, Rezaeian’s free kick was headed home by Ali Nemati, but Nemati was clearly offside and the goal was waived off by the referees. Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026 The one glaring chapter that had been missing began to write itself Monday night with color and pageantry as Miami was home to a soccer match in the FIFA World Cup for the first time. Miami Herald, 16 June 2026 Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for time
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Noun
  • Earlier in the series, Wembanyama drew criticism for a dangerously hard foul on Brunson and was later caught on camera laughing in Mitchell Robinson's direction during a heated moment.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
  • This episode is hilarious, but it’s been so ruthlessly hacked down to giggle moments and ironic smash-cuts that important action and context are missing.
    Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • Sports features prominently across day one, with JioStar sports and live experiences CEO Ishan Chatterjee examining sport as a platform for fandom, AI and commerce, followed by ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta on cricket’s global expansion and La Liga president Javier Tebas on fan engagement and enforcement.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 June 2026
  • Siebel Newsom has said their experiences of bullying and remote schooling during the pandemic informed her views on restricting kids’ access to social media and the impacts of artificial intelligence on children’s mental health.
    Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
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  • And there were some very bad days.
    Siafa Lewis, CBS News, 17 June 2026
  • The pyrotechnics, however, come from Amanda and Danielle, who get in one of those stupid fights that are only possible after a full day of drinking in a retro vehicle.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • Rachel Huxley, the head of mitigation in the climate and health team at the charitable foundation Wellcome, said climate change is increasing the intensity, frequency, and duration of heatwaves, in an interview.
    Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • And while research shows that exercise supports healthy sleep by regulating body temperature, mood, metabolism and circadian rhythm, Weiner cautions that exercising too close to bedtime can interfere with sleep by delaying sleep onset, shortening sleep duration and lowering overall sleep quality.
    Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • The breakfast features local delicacies such as poppyseed cake, as well as meats, hot bites and even sparkling wine for those special occasions.
    Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 16 June 2026
  • And to mark the occasion, SpaceX's giant Starship rocket was broadcast on the side of a skyscraper in New York City.
    Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • Tonight’s Gemini new moon brings adventure to your door.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 14 June 2026
  • The Apostle Islands are a place of wild beauty and freshwater adventure that can only be experienced in the Great Lakes region.
    Katherine Lawless, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • While Burnham plots his next move, the UK government now enters a new period of uncertainty, potentially facing a sixth prime minister in seven years.
    Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
  • In North and South America, there have been more than 20,000 measles cases so far this year — quadruple the number from the same period in 2025.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
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  • Wednesday’s most concerning threat will roar to life in the afternoon, but some potent storms will bubble up in the morning too in parts of southern Minnesota and eastern Iowa.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
  • One hundred and twenty-six supporters lost their lives after police fired tear gas into the terraces following two late goals from Hearts of Oak in a game against Asante Kotoko.
    Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 June 2026

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“Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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