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 Taking a high dose for a long time can also lead to confusion and depression.8 8. Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 30 May 2026 In state elections this month an alliance led by above-ground communist parties was voted out in the southern state of Kerala, the first time in decades that Marxist political parties are not in power in any of India’s states or territories. Dhruv Tikekar, CNN Money, 30 May 2026 Whether Brzezinski is a better drafter than his predecessor won't be clear for some time, but the players picked and public comments show a philosophy emphasizing high upside and team fit. Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 30 May 2026 With the historic estate on the market for the first time in 50 years, potential buyers get an opportunity to live in an authentic Victorian mansion that lives comfortably in the modern world. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for time
Recent Examples of Synonyms for time
Noun
  • The three Jeffs, likely during a moment of desperation, made an agreement to split the winnings and invited Davis to join them.
    Jonathan Odden, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • People overhear the worst possible information at the worst possible moment.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • For a more exclusive experience, book the Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach Stopover that lands right on the shore for a picnic and swim.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Andriy Sirko, the chief neurosurgeon at Mechnikov, told me that no hospital in the world has more experience operating on patients with penetrating brain injuries: Since Russia’s invasion in 2022, his staff has performed roughly 2,500 such surgeries.
    Martha Raddatz, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
Noun
  • The spa serves as a sanctuary for adults looking to relax, and golfers can disappear for the day at the 18-hole course designed by the legendary Donald Ross.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • Maggie spends her summer days sunbathing at Lake Sunapee and walking around through the town and woods of Newport.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • Consistent with remarks from her fellow central bankers, Bowman noted that the policy reaction depends on the duration of the conflict with Iran.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 29 May 2026
  • Every foot off target is a point added to the score, and every second outside the duration target is multiplied by four and added to the score.
    Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Set the scene One of the very smartest hotel addresses in London, The Connaught Hotel’s energy crackles and fizzes from morning through night, with coming and goings, reunions, a hum of excitement and a permanent sense of occasion.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • My sister had been named for a girl raped by Zeus, god of all gods, who turned himself into a swan for the occasion.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • This is a year of new beginnings, adventures and major changes in your life.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
  • There’s also a game-changing adventure district, ADRENA, as well as Saudi’s first 18-hole championship golf course found on an island.
    Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • Your cancellation goes into effect at the end of your current subscription period.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
  • That's the same day the DOJ faces a hearing in the Virginia case that could decide whether the fund is legally blocked for a longer period of time, as lawsuits continue to unfold.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 5 June 2026
Noun
  • Today, there are nearly 100 million people descended from those immigrants, and a visit really brings their story to life.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • Still, there are pleasures to be had in the slow build and, as Con and Doane have found, in the comfort of lives lived in just the particular way these men have decided to live them.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 3 June 2026

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“Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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