pastimes

plural of pastime

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Recent Examples of pastimes His favorite pastimes were riding his bike and watching football, relatives told media outlets. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026 Brittany is soaking up every moment with Bronze, who has already joined in on one of the family’s favorite pastimes — cheering on Patrick. — Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026 Sometimes, recreational pastimes grow in popularity right alongside their corresponding fashion. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2026 Somehow, the only other pastimes the Alphas participate in are picnicking and badminton. — Cortlyn Kelly, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026 According to folklore, as with many of the United Kingdom’s more bizarre sports and pastimes, the idea to jump into the bog and snorkel was conceived after a few ales in a local pub. — Rob Tanner, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Many job seekers are now listing offbeat, distinctly human pastimes on their resumes like birdhouse building in order to stand out. — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 When not searching for glass floats, enjoy other pastimes like tide pooling, beachcombing, and kite flying (home to two kite festivals, Lincoln City calls itself the Kite Capital of the World). — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026 Because here, eating is not only the most beloved of pastimes, but a snapshot of the entire country’s culinary traditions. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastimes
Noun
  • The individual might also start to abandon their hobbies and forego career opportunities, Brown said.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Jackie and Matthew are mostly typical teenagers with full social lives and creative hobbies.
    — Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Since 2018, several states have legalized online sports betting.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The Tragically Hip, who are long-time supporters of women’s sports and fundraisers for the Canadian women’s rugby team.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

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“Pastimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastimes. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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