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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
Denis Bouanga’s second hat trick in CONCACAF play and Son Heung-min’s four goal contributions (three assists) in his Champions Cup debut were among the many moments that prompted Burbara to view LAFC as if the club arrived from another dimension.
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Josh Gross, Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
Hopefully the people who come to us for the light, fun, enjoyable take on Westeros will stick with us through some of the harder, trickier, grimmer moments.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Clients desire not just legal representation but also compassion and clear communication in tough moments.
—Will Jones, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
DeKalb rowed the rapid just moments before Benjamin.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 23 Feb. 2026
From British royalty to Hollywood A-listers, the red carpet was full of designer moments.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Even in these Games’ most somber moments, there were opportunities for happy takeaways.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Three Afghan men stand together in the freezing fog outside of Milan's central train station on a recent night — their first moments in Italy.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 23 Feb. 2026
But these feel-good moments weren’t enough.
—David Yi, Allure, 23 Feb. 2026
Josh Gross, Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
Hopefully the people who come to us for the light, fun, enjoyable take on Westeros will stick with us through some of the harder, trickier, grimmer moments.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Clients desire not just legal representation but also compassion and clear communication in tough moments.
—Will Jones, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
DeKalb rowed the rapid just moments before Benjamin.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 23 Feb. 2026
From British royalty to Hollywood A-listers, the red carpet was full of designer moments.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Even in these Games’ most somber moments, there were opportunities for happy takeaways.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Three Afghan men stand together in the freezing fog outside of Milan's central train station on a recent night — their first moments in Italy.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 23 Feb. 2026
But these feel-good moments weren’t enough.
—David Yi, Allure, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moments
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Between 1963 and 1976, Khamenei was arrested seven times and spent a total of three years in prison before being sentenced to a sort of internal exile in Iranshahr in the far southeastern corner of the country.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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As officers told the man to drop the knife several times, three police officers fired shots, striking the man.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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La Placita is minutes away for dancing and evenings that stretch late, while Calle Cerra offers an art-forward atmosphere lined with murals and creative studios.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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At a minimum, the two will get to engage for another 90 minutes.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But ask a robot to perform seemingly easy tasks, say, climbing up stairs or grabbing a glass of water, and many of todays droids still struggle.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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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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The backstory This is Scotland’s first Hoxton hotel, a launch that has been years in the making after a series of delays halted progress on a number of occasions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Alan Cumming briefly paused Sunday's BAFTA Film Awards on two separate occasions to address the expletives and racial slur that Tourette's syndrome advocate John Davidson yelled during the telecast, according to reports.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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In a matter of 31 seconds, USC had cut a seemingly insurmountable lead to single digits.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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With an overall average time of 3 hours, 39 minutes and 28 seconds, Reed placed first among 16 women competing in the World Marathon Challenge, which celebrated its ninth edition this year with more than 50 total entrants.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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What Else…What Else…with Michael Cruz Kayne—Get ready for a unique blend of hilarity and introspection as Audible presents a live episode featuring the talented comedian Michael Cruz Kayne and special guest comedian, Chloe Radcliffe.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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For expert gift-givers, it’s also equipped for wrapping presents and giving packages a professional look.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
23 Feb. 2026
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Find your pulse and count 20 heartbeats.—
Vicki Glembocki,
Parents,
1 Mar. 2026
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That grandiosity simmers down into terrifying chase soundtracks and menacing hunter's heartbeats as the movie continues, but the after-image of those glorious strings lingers through the rest of the franchise.—
Alex Galbraith,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Moments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moments. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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