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
The hobby has become a mainstream pastime, especially among Millennials and Gen Z, fueled by smartphone apps, social media communities and a pandemic-era hunger for free outdoor recreation.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
What has changed in recent years, however, is that prediction markets are no longer an obscure pastime enjoyed by political junkies.
—Matt Motta, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
As watch parties have suddenly become America’s favorite pastime, 2026 is shaping up to be the Summer of Fandom.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Baseball was once the national pastime.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
What has changed in recent years, however, is that prediction markets are no longer an obscure pastime enjoyed by political junkies.
—Matt Motta, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
As watch parties have suddenly become America’s favorite pastime, 2026 is shaping up to be the Summer of Fandom.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Baseball was once the national pastime.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastime
Noun
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Committee Chair Rhodesia Ransom, D-Tracy, said the Local Government Committee was expected to continue refining the measure and would also work with State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant to address the hobby rocketry concerns.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Skydiving was not only a hobby for Michael, but also a connection to his beloved sister, an example of his commitment to his family.—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Academy and elite club teams essentially robbed prep soccer of its best players by forcing them to choose between their high school teams and elite club programs, demanding a year-round commitment and banning participation in other sports.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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One of the most accomplished individuals in Tech’s sports history, Hall coached the Yellow Jackets from 1994 through 2025, earning ACC coach of the year honors five times.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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“Pastime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastime. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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