year

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Recent Examples of year The March 22 collision near 13 Mile Road and Main Street involved a 31-year-old Rochester, Michigan, woman who police suspect was under the influence. Heath Kalb, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026 In a rare confluence, Nowruz, the Persian new year, fell on the same day — making Friday a double holiday for many Iranians. Siham Shamalakh, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2026 Cumulative rainfall for the year at Camp Mabry, Austin's main weather observation site, is only 3.3 inches as of Friday. Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026 As is Self, the 23rd year coach simply pleased his team indeed survived No. 13 seed Cal Baptist and advanced. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for year
Recent Examples of Synonyms for year
Noun
  • Over the next 7 days, the Hornets must take care of business against Indiana.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill until filling is set and cake is cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Holy Thursday foot-washing ceremony is a hallmark of every Holy Week, a period of worship in Christianity leading up to Easter Sunday.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Flames defenseman Zach Whitecloud received a video tribute at the first timeout of the opening period.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In January 2023, McCarthy again moved to block Swalwell's reappointment to the Intelligence Committee after Republicans reclaimed the House majority, this time succeeding.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Rachel Barber The national average retail price of a gallon of gasoline surpassed $4 for the first time in more than three years, as the Iran war continues to drive oil costs up and raise prices at the pump.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Some methods relied on the 19-year Metonic cycle of the moon.
    Carlie Procell, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
  • This center could break that cycle by getting them the specialized treatment that the jail cannot and does not provide.
    Jim DeFede, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In front of them were younger generations of mothers and daughters, who’ll tell their own Summit tales three or four decades from now.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Lodi takes pride in this grape variety, as many of these vines have stood for generations.
    Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In a polarized era, the center is dismissed as bland.
    Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Florida carried out 19 executions in 2025, a modern-era record.
    Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Year.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/year. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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