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as in experiences
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
enjoys telling us about the times he had while he was in the army
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as in durations
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 times
The civil rights activist pointed out that Davis has been divorced several times, noting that this is counter to some Americans' religious beliefs as well.
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Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Both Roseman and Fangio have been fairly resistant to moving Cooper DeJean, their starting nickel, to outside cornerback, although the CB2 spot was a question mark during the offseason and has at times been a liability during the 2025 season.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
Satire is brilliant for exposing the folly of humans, especially those in power and those working in bad faith—the hypocrites and the frauds—and can be particularly potent when set in irrational or dystopic times.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
The deal represents roughly six gigawatts of computing power, or about three times the amount of electricity the Hoover Dam can generate.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Tarantino has been known for his directorial fascination with feet, having depicted Thurman’s tootsies on-screen multiple times, as well as the majority of his leading ladies.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
His body was found shot nine times and wrapped in a blanket on June 6, 1990.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Together, these women find respite from, and at times refute, perennial patriarchal powers.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
As for who actually kept the ring, that changed multiple times throughout the reunion.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Both Roseman and Fangio have been fairly resistant to moving Cooper DeJean, their starting nickel, to outside cornerback, although the CB2 spot was a question mark during the offseason and has at times been a liability during the 2025 season.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
Satire is brilliant for exposing the folly of humans, especially those in power and those working in bad faith—the hypocrites and the frauds—and can be particularly potent when set in irrational or dystopic times.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
The deal represents roughly six gigawatts of computing power, or about three times the amount of electricity the Hoover Dam can generate.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Tarantino has been known for his directorial fascination with feet, having depicted Thurman’s tootsies on-screen multiple times, as well as the majority of his leading ladies.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
His body was found shot nine times and wrapped in a blanket on June 6, 1990.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Together, these women find respite from, and at times refute, perennial patriarchal powers.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
As for who actually kept the ring, that changed multiple times throughout the reunion.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for times
Noun
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These might include articles, courses or micro-coaching moments, all designed to meet the employee's unique needs.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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New Yorkers have always risen to critical moments—demanding not perfection, but courage and connection.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Like most fiction, it’s made up of experiences, imagination, ideas, memories, emotions, speculation, knowledge and research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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But most of my energy is spent getting our family through the day and fighting for all of my kids to have equal access to life’s experiences.—
Jaclyn Greenberg,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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In his last days, my dying father longed for figs and other fruit, but thyme and duqqa were the only foods available in abundance under siege.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Near the speed of light, durations of time dilate and lengths appear to contract along the direction of motion in a velocity-dependent way, with each unique observer seeing different values.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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If trying a cold plunge, always start gradually and prioritize shorter durations and warmer temperatures first.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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The duo captured the NXT Tag Team Championship on two separate occasions.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Like Queen Letizia, the Princess of Wales primarily wore her hair up for such occasions.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Idris Elba is returning for a new Luther feature from Netflix that continues the gritty adventures of the detective hero created by Neil Cross and first aired as a BBC series.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Their enthusiasm for muddy adventures and water play is almost unmatched, often leaving their owners laughing, and, in this case, reaching for the hose.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Tickets cost $28 for adults and $20 for children ages 3-12, with discounts available for military members and adults ages 65 and up.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Nov. 2025
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Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Activity Table Foster your little one’s motor skills with this activity table that allows babies ages 6 months and up to flip, slide, roll, spin, and press the buttons, wheels, and lights.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Many adults have no memory of previous high inflation in their lifetimes.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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In June 2022, as millions of Americans were grappling with the highest gas price of their lifetimes and inflation hit a four-decade high, Biden highlighted strong gross domestic product (GDP) growth.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Times.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/times. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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