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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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
  • These types of bird behaviors and unexpected sightings prompt me to capture more amazing moments and share my visual stories.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 1 May 2025
  • By this measure, St. Petersburg is definitely having its ‘moment’ — along with the rest of the greater Tampa Bay region for that matter.
    Peter Lane Taylor, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 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
  • The Washington native’s performances in New York came the day after his set at the Lovin’ Life Music Fest in North Carolina.
    William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2025
  • The money can be used to pay for textbooks, academic tests, transportation to school, computers and meals during the school day.
    Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 4 May 2025
Noun
  • Your healthcare provider can work with you to develop a plan to achieve your health goals with the proper type of collagen product supplement, dosage, and treatment duration.
    Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 May 2025
  • Studies show that exercise alone, especially when performed for longer durations, can lead to significant weight loss and improvements in aerobic fitness and muscle tone.
    Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 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
  • The jury found this affectionate film a breath of fresh air, delivering a peppy subtext of adventure, unity, joy for the Yugo’s fans and their families.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 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
  • In April, total day viewership was up 44% since Trump’s inauguration compared to the post-election transition period, the network noted.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 May 2025
  • These measurements are tracked by Billboard and Luminate, and cover the data tracking eligibility period of March 22, 2024 through March 20, 2025.
    Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 5 May 2025
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  • Founded by Frank Fertitta IV and Landon Gyulay, the Easy Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grant-making nonprofit committed to helping Veterans transition to civilian life by addressing critical needs including mental health care, job training, placement, and family support services.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 5 May 2025
  • Netflix’s The Four Seasons follows six friends through a year of their lives — and that year, sadly, ended in tragedy.
    Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 4 May 2025

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“Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

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