time

1
as in moment
a particular point at which an event takes place remember that one time you tried to wash the dog in the sink

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3
as in day
an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing back in my parents' time, families usually had only one car

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4
as in duration
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress how much time will the project take?

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Recent Examples of time The offensive onslaught didn’t stop there: The Maple Leafs scored 13 times in the first three games of the series. Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025 Multiple studies have shown that those without insurance are three times less likely to seek care than those who have insurance. Dr. James W. Cox-Chapman, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2025 Just being able to have … the physical and emotional connection at the same time. Kate Hogan, People.com, 11 May 2025 Almost 30 years ago, Robert Stone visited the City of Hope campus in Los Angeles for the first time. Jordan French, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for time
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Noun
  • While the Heat, seeking a reset of their own after trading Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors, are left to contemplate all of the what-ifs of Monday night’s lottery moment.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2025
  • And there are a lot of such swings in this game: Doom has a wide array of gameplay moments, including quieter sessions of traversal and menu navigation between bouts of frenetic combat.
    Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • Also, experiences as gifts remain popular in the post-pandemic era, with 36% of men planning to give experiences this year, a rise from 29% in 2019.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 10 May 2025
  • The bright citrus perfectly complements the bergamot and apple in Madison Ave, creating a juicier, more vibrant experience that’s perfect for daytime wear.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • After three long days in court, Cassie Ventura Fine — who is eight months pregnant — has finished her testimony.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • Major cities like New York were already facing frightening death tolls that climbed higher each day—but that’s not what Eddington is about.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • Its mating call consists of 16 to 35 notes, sung over a duration of 8.2–16.9 milliseconds.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
  • Rainfall will likely tend to occur in heavier events and droughts may be more frequent and of longer duration.
    Bob Maliva, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • The insults were hurled on at least two occasions, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
    Abigail Adams, People.com, 9 May 2025
  • The other occasion came at Southampton in March, where he was rested in between the two legs of the Champions League last-16 tie against Paris Saint-Germain.
    Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • Travel, adventure, unique experiences found in only one place on earth—those are the usual suspects.
    Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2025
  • Lauren discovered that beneath Eric’s imposing exterior was a thoughtful and caring individual who shared her passion for adventure.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • The center got the rebound past Woll to give the Panthers an insurance goal 7:18 into the second period.
    Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
  • The period in either case would be forty-plus mid-century years.
    Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Noun
  • Seeing any woman, particularly a Black woman, establish herself as independently wealthy without the help of a spouse or parent is admirable and reflects an urge in younger generations to live a life that wasn’t as accessible to those who came before us.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 19 May 2025
  • An effort to extend the life of the B61 nuclear bomb also faced significant delays and saw costs more than double – to the tune of an additional $4 billion.
    Davis Winkie, USA Today, 19 May 2025

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“Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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