times

Definition of timesnext
plural of time
1
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 Because of climate, weather, acorn abundance (yes, really) and decisions about land use dating to colonial times, the bugs are indeed getting worse. Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 Compared with a commercial GPU running the same image-denoising task, the optical system delivered more than a hundred times faster inference while using only about one-ninth of the computational resources. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026 The authors also describe exercising more than four times a week as excessive. The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 Theater crowds spill onto the sidewalks, bars begin filling before sunset, and dinner plans can change three times in one evening. Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 The tallest tree in Muir Woods is 258 feet tall, which, according to the National Park Service is approximately the height of a six-foot person stacked head to toe 45 times. Kimberley Lovato, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026 Kate has worn the bracelet multiple times this summer, and Charlotte’s own bracelet nods to the style worn by her mother. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 July 2026 The last prisoner strapped to a table in Florida's death chamber was 74 years old – the oldest the state has executed in modern times. Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 13 July 2026 The hotel offers a shuttle three times a day to and from the closest train stations, which could take you to Kyoto in just 20-30 minutes. Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
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Noun
  • At the same time, the episode still leaves space for slower beats, including some joyously non-essential downtime moments.
    Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • In keeping with the idea of expansion, Flanagan’s story further builds out the mythology of Carrie, using the novel’s often underused moments as launching pads.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • His reporting focuses on luxury travel and culture-forward experiences that explore how place, identity, and hospitality intersect.
    Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Human costs of a ‘fix-it’ medical approach Research shows that the healthcare system’s emphasis on the length – not quality – of life introduces preventable suffering into American experiences of death.
    Jane Callahan, The Conversation, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • In recent days, though, broadcasters have predicted the spectacle will cause the regular half-time break to be extended, much to the annoyance of soccer purists.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • Since a June 9 flight from Los Angeles to Mexico City ahead of the tournament's opening match, the aircraft averaged more than one flight a day and on multiple days made more than three, according to flight-tracking site FlightAware.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • The latest screen time policies limit the number of minutes students spend each day on their devices, with durations ranging from 60 minutes for the youngest learners to no more than half of all instructional time for high schoolers.
    Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
  • Regarding duration, with interest rates nearing their peak, extending into intermediate maturities (3-7 years) offers a good balance of income and rate sensitivity, though caution is advised for very long durations due to fiscal pressures.
    Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Hopkinson and chief financial officer Simon Capper visited Nyon, Switzerland, on multiple occasions, while the CEO also spoke to governing-body representatives in Budapest before the Champions League final in May.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • On several occasions, Roe turned down invitations to go on a date with the man, according to the suit.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • The camping tents below are tested and approved for outdoor adventures.
    Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
  • To add onto your adventures, visit Smith Mountain Lake which is under an hour away or plan a visit to Go Fest in the fall to really capture the region’s outdoor spirit.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • Their soft tissue powderized ages ago, and some bones are now missing, including all of the princesses’ skulls.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
  • This summer, people of all ages are getting an opportunity to wade and cool off in the river at a downtown park.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
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  • First operational in 1973, the Leningrad NPP had four RBMK-1000 reactors at its peak, which are being phased out after completing their operational lifetimes.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • In addition to Musk, tech leaders like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, have all spoken optimistically about humanity entering a phase of interplanetary travel within their lifetimes.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 July 2026

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“Times.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/times. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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