as in hobby
an activity that you enjoy doing during your free time
Her favorite pastime is gardening. Baseball has been a national pastime for years.
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Recent Examples of pastime
Kids can often be distracted from waiting by indulging in their universally, reliably favorite pastime of munching on a treat.
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
One of our favorite pastimes became going on drives and window shopping for homes.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 31 Mar. 2026
And rather than automating human chess masters or destroying the sport and pastime, chess-playing AI models have helped the business of chess to boom.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2026
The two deals highlight the increasing allure of India’s national pastime among international investors looking to be part of the most popular sport in the world’s populous country.
—Chetan Narula, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
One of our favorite pastimes became going on drives and window shopping for homes.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 31 Mar. 2026
And rather than automating human chess masters or destroying the sport and pastime, chess-playing AI models have helped the business of chess to boom.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2026
The two deals highlight the increasing allure of India’s national pastime among international investors looking to be part of the most popular sport in the world’s populous country.
—Chetan Narula, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pastime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastime
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In the wake of the DDR5 memory crisis, where prices have skyrocketed and availability has cratered, gamers and PC enthusiasts are finding novel ways to continue enjoying their hobbies.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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Outside of school, George is said to enjoy hobbies also beloved by his family members -- sports and art.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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On the latest episode of Eye on the U, Miami Herald Hurricanes beat writer Jordan McPherson and deputy sports editor Andre Fernandez talk a myriad of topics surrounding the Hurricanes.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Adeli, who didn’t win the ticket lottery to attend one of Iran's two Los Angeles-area matches, said the World Cup should be a moment to enjoy the sport without outside distractions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Pastime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastime. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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