times

Definition of timesnext
plural of time
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as in moments
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 days
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 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 Though Steele wrote to Epstein another four times in the first half of 2018, Epstein apparently did not reply. Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026 Stars use fusion to generate hundreds of times the energy stored even gravitationally. Big Think, 16 Feb. 2026 Observers will need to wear solar eclipse glasses, and cameras, telescopes and binoculars must have solar filters placed in front of their lenses at all times. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Feb. 2026 Glovinsky recommends pruning one to two times a year to keep the canopy at a size that's proportional to the tree's container. Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026 Designed for hands-free movement, this bag can be worn across the chest or at your waist, keeping your belongings within sight and easy to reach at all times. Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026 Delia then punched him in the head about seven times while Boddie rummaged through the victim’s backpack, prosecutors charge. Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026 Their lap times were roughly four seconds slower in wet weather. Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 15 Feb. 2026 Notable coaches during these times were Paul Murphy and Dan Thorpe of Marmion Academy, Don Beebe of Aurora Christian and Mike Curry of Aurora Central Catholic. Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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Noun
  • There will almost certainly be more of these moments this week, as some of the biggest names in AI take to the stage at the AI Impact Summit in India.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Entertainment Weekly spoke with Simpsons co-showrunner Matt Selman to discuss the guest stars, Easter eggs, and key moments in the historic 800th episode.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
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  • One of the most formative experiences in my career has been handling family and domestic violence matters, where the legal issues are complex and the human stakes are very real.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
  • His experiences now aid him in helping leaders overcome their own mental barriers and achieve exceptional performance without overwhelm.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
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  • Winter weather alerts are in effect across parts of California, Nevada and Oregon ahead of two systems expected in the coming days.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Yamil Lage | Afp | Getty Images An annual cigar festival in Cuba's capital city of Havana, which had been due to take place over five days in late February, has been suspended until further notice due to a worsening economic crisis.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
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  • Traditional RTGs require large quantities of radioactive material to sustain output over long durations.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Average leave durations parental bonding were for nine weeks, medical leaves for six and a half weeks and care for relatives six weeks.
    Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Chocolate Ganache smoothed between layers of rich chocolate cake topped with Praline Frosting and a warm Bourbon Glaze make this recipe fit for special occasions.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Social occasions might suddenly change.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
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  • Set outside of Carson City, Nevada, during the 1860s on a fictional ranch called Ponderosa, the show followed the adventures and tribulations of the Cartwright family.
    David Faris, TheWeek, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Named after the 19th-Century Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister Viscount Palmerston, the cat quickly garnered a large online fanbase, boasting nearly 100,000 followers as of Tuesday who closely tracked his adventures across Westminster.
    Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • That’s the message from a new AARP survey of American voters, with a focus on women ages 50 and over.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The Ski & Ride School offers group and private lessons for all ages, with age-specific kids’ programs, camps, and adaptive instruction.
    Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
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  • As Pansy increasingly nears her snapping point, the film explores how even through lifetimes of hurt and hardship, families still find ways to love one another.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Humans couldn’t delineate such borders in several lifetimes, but the algorithm did it in hours.
    Amber Dance, Quanta Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026

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“Times.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/times. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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