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 Okunlola has split time at left guard with starter Matt McCoy. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025 The apartment's plans have changed over time. Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025 What time is 'The Life of a Showgirl' coming out? Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025 The following week against the Miami Dolphins could be a cushy matchup to start either rookie QB for the first time. Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for time
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Noun
  • Instead of reacting to every downturn, remind yourself that these moments are temporary and that markets have always recovered over time.
    Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
  • While reflecting on that moment to Variety, Beauvais says her decision to leave was her way of prioritizing herself at the time.
    Giana Levy, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
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  • The two-hour experience includes bourbon samples, a cocktail, and the use of paranormal investigation tools.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Defense Ministry figures suggest that May 2025 saw a highwater mark for Ukrainian drone attacks, with Moscow claiming to have shot down 3,611 craft at an average rate of 116 per day.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The President and his allies have also repeatedly asserted in recent days that Democrats are threatening to shut down the government to secure public money for undocumented migrants, despite the claim being widely debunked.
    Nik Popli, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The spacecraft can reach speeds above Mach 20, maintain extreme conditions for longer durations, and sustain heavy g-forces.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The shorter duration of these cruises does mean destinations are more limited than what’s offered for longer cruises.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • On multiple occasions, Johnson has pointed the blame at those who flee police and credited officers with showing restraint in pursuits.
    David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Our goal is for every coffeehouse to deliver a warm and welcoming space with a great atmosphere and a seat for every occasion.
    Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Rivian produces adventure-ready electric vehicles with high power outputs and exceptional ground clearance.
    Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
  • While the bubble feature wasn’t the biggest hit, families loved the fair value, sturdy design, and beloved characters that extended play well beyond the first adventure.
    Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This traditionally marked an ideal period for farmers to harvest their crops later into the night, the Old Farmer's Almanac said.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Amorim was pleased his team negotiated that closing period with maturity.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
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  • If he had been convicted on the racketeering charge, Combs could have been given life in prison.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • If convicted, the defendants face from 10 years to life in prison.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025

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“Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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