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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
Rather than dressing exclusively for high summer, the collection acknowledged the quieter moments—a cool breeze after sunset or the first hint of autumn creeping into late August.
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Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
But even Bassitt, watching the montage of his greatest Jays moments, appreciated the memories.
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Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Wishing you an abundance of simple joys and quiet moments of happiness.
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Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Because she had already been assessed a technical foul moments earlier, the shove counted as her second of the night, earning an automatic ejection.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter gave fans a glimpse into her husband Jay-Z's hair transformation while sharing behind-the-scenes family moments in a new video.
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Caché McClay,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
After a few moments, Witt finished the inning before being removed from the game.
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Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
While most coverage has focused on the ecstatic celebrations, the thrilling comeback moments, and the historic significance of breaking a five-decade drought, a deeper narrative lies beneath the surface.
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Melissa Dawn Simkins,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
There were some scary moments at the nest earlier in the spring when viewers watched one of the eaglets, then just named USS 11, swallow a fishhook.
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Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
But even Bassitt, watching the montage of his greatest Jays moments, appreciated the memories.
—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Wishing you an abundance of simple joys and quiet moments of happiness.
—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Because she had already been assessed a technical foul moments earlier, the shove counted as her second of the night, earning an automatic ejection.
—
Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter gave fans a glimpse into her husband Jay-Z's hair transformation while sharing behind-the-scenes family moments in a new video.
—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
After a few moments, Witt finished the inning before being removed from the game.
—
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
While most coverage has focused on the ecstatic celebrations, the thrilling comeback moments, and the historic significance of breaking a five-decade drought, a deeper narrative lies beneath the surface.
—
Melissa Dawn Simkins,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
There were some scary moments at the nest earlier in the spring when viewers watched one of the eaglets, then just named USS 11, swallow a fishhook.
—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moments
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Temperatures inside of cars can reach 125 degrees in minutes, even with windows cracked, and children overheat as much as five times faster than adults, the fact sheet said.
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Several communities in the Pittsburgh area have adjusted their trash pickup times as the region is bracing for a heat wave with temperatures and heat indexes expected to be near 100 degrees this week.
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About 45 minutes before another World Cup match in Houston, a message from astronauts aboard the International Space Station noting the holiday was beamed into the stadium.
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The capital’s traditional Independence Day show had 10,000 shells lasting 18 minutes.
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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.
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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.
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On casual occasions, this T-shirt dress is an easy way to be presentable—and comfortable.
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The Slovenian sensation is aiming to join the select crowd of Belgian Eddy Merckx, Spaniard Miguel Indurain and Frenchmen Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault as the only riders to have won cycling's most prestigious race on five occasions.
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In Saturday’s 79-76 victory over the Nets, Acuff scored 25 points and Clifford hit a game-winning 3-pointer with five seconds remaining.
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Bellingham scored two goals 98 seconds apart in the first half, and six minutes after Jarell Quansah was sent off, Kane converted a penalty to restore England’s two-goal lead.
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Your performance marketing lead presents ROAS, CPA and new customer acquisition.
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But, if the tickle for adventure presents, then there are some beautiful beaches and remote sand dunes to explore nearby.
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Another study showed wildland firefighters were far more likely to be diagnosed with hypertension and irregular heartbeats.
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As many little heartbeats as possible, just running around, wrecking stuff in the house.
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“Moments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moments. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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