in time

phrase

Synonyms of in timenext
1
: sufficiently early
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3
: in correct tempo
learn to play in time

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The throw arrived in time but landed several feet short, forcing Knizner in an awkward position to make a difficult pick. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026 Taking the jury back in time Each day of the trial has required explanations for how the world was different in 1996, a reminder for the older jurors and a remedial education for the younger ones. Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026 Now, parents are scrambling to find alternatives while wondering whether their children will be able to train in time for upcoming competitions. Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 After a three-week trial, the advisory jury ruled that Musk, who helped start OpenAI as a nonprofit in 2015, hadn't filed his suit in time, ending the case without resolving Musk's allegations. Jeffrey Kopp, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in time

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“In time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20time. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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