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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4
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 Brandon Miller scored 30 points, and the Charlotte Hornets took a 50-point lead for the second time this month on the way to rolling past the Philadelphia 76ers 130-93 on Monday afternoon. CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026 Chicken tenders or boneless chicken thighs also work (if using thighs, increase the cook time on the second side to about 5 minutes when searing). Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 The weather service has advised the public to stay home and off the roads during this time due to the hazardous weather conditions. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026 Instead, he became caught in another struggle, this time with bureaucracy. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for time
Recent Examples of Synonyms for time
Noun
  • That moment showed his cheeky side — his knack for making her laugh — and their unique bond.
    Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Pretti was being held on the ground when an officer appeared to remove a gun from Pretti's waistband just moments before another agent fired the first shot.
    Joe Walsh, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • On Saturday, the Riviera Country Club was home to the one-night culinary experience featuring two dozen Michelin chefs hosted by HexClad in partnership with Riviera Country Club benefiting Steadfast LA and ongoing wildfire recovery efforts.
    Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Neuroscience has long shown that watching another person experience pain activates the same neural regions as experiencing pain ourselves.
    Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • But that didn’t stop her, and a few days later Waller was able to make contact with Huntington-Whiteley through another fashion influencer on Instagram – and the designer coat was successfully acquired.
    Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Lucky enough to work multiple Olympics with Savannah and to get to know the ‘Today’ show team and sit in for Craig (Melvin) for a few days this past year.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Thus, a theatrical window of sufficient length is vital to protect the level and duration of cultural primacy needed to create enduring value.
    Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Management said that about 60% of 2025 capex went toward machine line servers, with the remaining 40% going to longer-duration assets, including data centers (including the physical building) and networking equipment.
    , CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Rocca is particularly proud that Filming Italy has now secured its third star dedicated to an Italian artist, following the awarding of stars to Gina Lollobrigida in 2018 on the occasion of her 90th birthday, and Giancarlo Giannini in 2023.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Middleton’s sartorial choices often carry a significant sentimental meaning or message for occasion dressing, and her choice of coat was no different.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Best known for its art scene and dramatic high-desert landscapes, the town also serves as a gateway to serious winter adventure, with downhill skiing and snowboarding at nearby Taos Ski Valley.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The South’s Most Scenic Chili’s Marble Falls, a small town located on Lake Marble Falls, a reservoir on the Colorado River in Texas’s Highland Lakes region, is largely known for its proximity to outdoor adventure, quaint downtown lined with local shops, and access to Texas wine country.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
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  • If passed, the bill would allow residential ratepayers to be placed on budget billing plans on July 1, and utilities will be prohibited from disconnecting low-income customers’ services during periods with extreme heat warnings.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The bracelet wasn’t the only piece of period jewelry Robbie wore on the London carpet.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The tiny elephant’s arrival is being celebrated as a once-in-a-generation moment as a new life takes its first wobbly steps.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The decline in future spending commitments is projected to lead to 670,000 and 1,600,000 lives lost annually.
    Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026

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“Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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