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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
This episode is hilarious, but it’s been so ruthlessly hacked down to giggle moments and ironic smash-cuts that important action and context are missing.
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Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026
Parents stood with children draped in Algerian flags while groups of young adults posed for photos and older supporters shared memories of previous World Cups and historic national team moments.
—J.m. Banks
june 15, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Lopes notably threw himself in front of a Mikel Oyarzabal volley with just moments to go, a prime example of the back-four’s commitment to defend their goal.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Authorities said Carpiuc was arrested on May 17 in the departure lounge at Luton Airport moments before boarding a flight to Romania.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
But there were also perplexing moments that punctured the gravitas of the event (even for an event built around hand-to-hand combat).
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
And during other moments of opportunity during previous tentative agreements, ships have rushed to the exits.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
The dreamlike, disturbing stories in this collection by Egyptian writer Makhzangi take place in settings ranging from Egypt toa India to Vietnam to Iraq, often at moments of violent conflict.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
But one of the loudest cheers came in the first quarter's waning moments, when backup big man Mitchell Robinson made a free throw that seemed to bounce off of every part of the rim.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 June 2026
Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026
Parents stood with children draped in Algerian flags while groups of young adults posed for photos and older supporters shared memories of previous World Cups and historic national team moments.
—J.m. Banks
june 15, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Lopes notably threw himself in front of a Mikel Oyarzabal volley with just moments to go, a prime example of the back-four’s commitment to defend their goal.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Authorities said Carpiuc was arrested on May 17 in the departure lounge at Luton Airport moments before boarding a flight to Romania.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
But there were also perplexing moments that punctured the gravitas of the event (even for an event built around hand-to-hand combat).
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
And during other moments of opportunity during previous tentative agreements, ships have rushed to the exits.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
The dreamlike, disturbing stories in this collection by Egyptian writer Makhzangi take place in settings ranging from Egypt toa India to Vietnam to Iraq, often at moments of violent conflict.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
But one of the loudest cheers came in the first quarter's waning moments, when backup big man Mitchell Robinson made a free throw that seemed to bounce off of every part of the rim.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moments
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This would mean producing more than 50 times more compute annually than all of TSMC.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Sometimes, the streets appear glittering; other times, seedy and dangerous.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Unlike standard eye drops that get washed away by tears within minutes, living eye drops use bacteria that colonize the eye and continuously release therapeutic proteins after a single application.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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The lawsuit, filed on Saturday in the Central District of California, claims that the supermodel turned media personality participated in a 3½-hour interview, of which about 16 minutes was used.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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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
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Tunisia have qualified for the World Cup on six occasions but have never progressed beyond the group stage.—
Sam Joseph,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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There's a replica of the Oval Office − seen also at the Truman library, the Johnson library and the Clinton Library − as well as a display of dresses worn by the first lady at inaugural balls and other big occasions.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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For perpetrators, upskirting is a crime committed in seconds, often unnoticed.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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The Hawks sent their 2030 second-round pick, as well as the least favorable of the Hawks’ and the Lakers’ seconds in 2032.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
22 June 2026
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Other photos showed the kids opening their presents and showing off their Christmas gifts, which included a Barbie for María and a Bluey toy for Ilaria.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Harry wrote that along with Middleton thinking Markle had wanted her fashion contacts and friction over bridesmaids’ dresses at the Sussexes’ wedding, Middleton and William were also miffed that Markle and Harry hadn’t given them Easter presents.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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According to the medical records, the former pro wrestler had a history of leukemia and atrial fibrillation, a common disorder that causes irregular heartbeats.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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For Bourland and Turner, caring for these 328 heartbeats is a calling.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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“Moments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moments. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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