as in until
up to (a particular time)
We studied till four in the morning, which didn't exactly make us alert for the test the next day.
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Recent Examples of till
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
At no small personal expense, the man tilled a large swath of local soccer soil.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
As a result, although the landscape of foreign policy expertise in 2017 is recognizable as the ground tilled in 1947, today the system is not working.
—Daniel Bessner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Apr. 2017
Rework old gardens by tilling in lots of organic matter with sandy soils.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Weed seed beds are often abundant and new weed seeds are likely to germinate, even in the best prepared beds, particularly if they are tilled.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
At no small personal expense, the man tilled a large swath of local soccer soil.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
As a result, although the landscape of foreign policy expertise in 2017 is recognizable as the ground tilled in 1947, today the system is not working.
—Daniel Bessner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Apr. 2017
Rework old gardens by tilling in lots of organic matter with sandy soils.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for till
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Figgins hopes to create a space where training to be a dancer is safe and nurturing but also requires discipline and rigor necessary to cultivate students’ talents.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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On June 25, for instance, there will be a new moon in Cancer, which is all about emotional new beginnings and a time to cultivate and nurture what reminds us of home.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Many acquired land cheaply not only to farm, but to sell for profit.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
15 June 2025
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Set on just over two lush acres, the secluded property is a landmark in every sense—originally the historic Clover Farm Dairy barn belonging to the Dimon family, who farmed this stretch of Southampton since the early 1800s.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 June 2025
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Holder confirmed that while harvesting electrons via front-axle regen, the rear friction brakes will clamp down to improve chassis predictability.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2025
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Sustainable Gardening Turtle Island, Fiji Guests of Turtle Island, Fiji, can join the private island’s gardeners to harvest tropical fruits, herbs and vegetables from the five-acre organic farm that supplies the resort’s chefs.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Try planting a row on either side of your cabbages to confuse pests.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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Keeping Them Indoors Too Long Many gardeners like to get a jump on summer by planting a dahlia in a pot indoors, then transplanting it into the garden.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2025
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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To that end, Prosperous Fools may navel-gaze, but Mac tends to burrow through the navel into the flesh below.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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“Till.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/till. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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