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as in minutes
a very small space of time
I'll be there in just a moment
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as in todays
the time currently existing or in progress
I'm not doing anything at the moment
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Recent Examples of moments
Hank remained single throughout the series but has had brief moments of chemistry with other characters, including with Nina Chapman (Sara Bues) in season 11.
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Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
At crucial moments, however, one force surrenders to the other to produce an ambiguous collaboration.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Ne-Yo and T-Pain were forced to face off in the event’s closing moments for a tiebreaker.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
For many, these cozy, recognizable spaces are where some of life's most memorable moments unfold.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
And that has really helped me in my own personal healing journey of remembering to find moments of magic.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt have had their moments and made key saves at key times.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Those final moments with their arrival felt a little bit like the shows were merging, as if this could be the end of Gen V.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
What were some of the most memorable moments from that tour?
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
At crucial moments, however, one force surrenders to the other to produce an ambiguous collaboration.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Ne-Yo and T-Pain were forced to face off in the event’s closing moments for a tiebreaker.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
For many, these cozy, recognizable spaces are where some of life's most memorable moments unfold.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
And that has really helped me in my own personal healing journey of remembering to find moments of magic.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt have had their moments and made key saves at key times.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Those final moments with their arrival felt a little bit like the shows were merging, as if this could be the end of Gen V.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
What were some of the most memorable moments from that tour?
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moments
Noun
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The 56-year-old was found shot six times in the head and torso in Marion County in September 1990.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Together, these women find respite from, and at times refute, perennial patriarchal powers.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cabrales-Arzola ordered a ride-hailing service just 35 minutes after entering the apartment, but neither of the women left until Pearce carried them out the following afternoon and dropped them off at different hospitals.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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One hour and forty minutes later the two leaders re-emerged and could be seen shaking hands at the conclusion of their talks.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Massively popular in the Victorian era (especially the late 1800’s), gallery rails are finding their way into todays trad and modern homes alike.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Team it with ballet flats or sneakers for a casual day of apple-picking or tailgating this season, or dress it up with tights and boots for holiday celebrations and other special occasions.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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School records show that students called Blunt's son the N-word on multiple occasions.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Thanks to all that grunt, the coupe could cover the quarter-mile in just 13 seconds, brand new.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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To the dismay of the home fans, Loveland scampered 58 yards for a touchdown, stealing the lead – and the game – back for the Bears with just 17 seconds to play.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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When looking for gifts for 5-year-olds, opt for presents that encourage cooperative play, such as a family-friendly board game.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
31 Oct. 2025
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The next month, Smith’s beloved brother, Todd, had a stroke while wrapping Christmas presents and died.—
Amy Weiss-Meyer,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Apple’s tool analyzes data from the device’s heart sensor over a 30-day period to see how blood vessels respond to heartbeats, notifying users if signs of chronic hypertension are detected.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Certain types of cancer treatments increase high blood pressure, cause irregular heartbeats and heart failure.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Moments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moments. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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