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an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
enjoys telling us about the times he had while he was in the army
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Recent Examples of time
The right amount of rain at the right time can jump-start the nutrients antlers require (although, as Heffelfinger’s experience shows, above-average moisture is the most influential in areas with relatively sparse precipitation).
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Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
The butchered bones of great bustards (Otis tarda) that were recently discovered in one of the African continent’s oldest cemeteries hint that these avians were culturally significant at the time.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Apr. 2025
The changes come at a time when American shoppers have increasingly flocked to the low-cost retailers.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
At that time, other scientists were unable to corroborate the detection.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025
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Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
The butchered bones of great bustards (Otis tarda) that were recently discovered in one of the African continent’s oldest cemeteries hint that these avians were culturally significant at the time.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Apr. 2025
The changes come at a time when American shoppers have increasingly flocked to the low-cost retailers.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
At that time, other scientists were unable to corroborate the detection.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for time
Noun
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Erceg was down for a few moments before being helped to the dugout.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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And while some have dubbed the rescue a real-life Baywatch moment, there are other ways the Traitors season 3 star knows how to make a scene.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Miami Dolphins, who finished 8-9 last season, had a rough three-day experience in the 2025 NFL draft.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2025
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Panthers add two offensive weapons with return experience.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The day that promotes environmental protection and awareness is celebrating its 55th anniversary.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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In response to his comments, Mr. Trump took aim at the Fed chair, writing in a social media post the following day that the central bank should be cutting interest rates.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The takeaway is both profound and accessible: the body responds to frequency, not just duration.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Researchers measured the occurrence and durations of the dogs' gaze at their owners after hearing a familiar phrase.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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But on the occasions when the ball did find him around the box, the cocky assurance that saw him nutmeg Branthwaite en route to scoring a 29-minute hat-trick in last season’s corresponding fixture was nowhere to be seen.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Gift Assets, Not Depreciating Items When celebration occasions arise—birthdays, graduations, weddings—wealthy families distinguish themselves through their gift-giving approach.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Legend of Ochi Clearly inspired by kid-centric ’80s adventure films like E.T., The Legend of Ochi tries to reach those heights as a young girl defies her father (Willem Dafoe) and teams up with a baby Ochi (a cutesy primate-looking creature) to return it to its homeland.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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Life is made up of moments—the big firsts, the grand adventures, and all the quiet in-betweens that carry us from one chapter to the next.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Oilers tied the game late in third period, but the Kings celebrated a 6-5 victory in Game 1.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Heat still kept pushing and the Cavaliers went cold in the third quarter, shooting 8 of 24 (33.3 percent) from the field and 4 of 15 (26.7 percent) on threes in the period.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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The pool, hot tub, and firepit are all great daytime or post-sunset hangs, but the waterfall in the corner of the backyard offers a soundtrack that’ll send you far from the worries of daily life.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
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Looking ahead, the two are most excited about experiencing life’s milestones as a family.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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