pastimes

plural of pastime

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Recent Examples of pastimes Fill out our form and share your favorite Halloween pastimes and the stories behind them. — The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Irma is not going to resolve her dilemma by having sex or cutting loose, nor by renouncing such pastimes and doubling down on intellect. — B. D. McClay, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 Young people frustrated by the proliferation of AI and sick of screen addiction are investing in more nondigital pastimes, many of which have a nostalgic bent. — Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 8 Oct. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastimes
Noun
  • Greg’s colleagues from over the years describe him as fiercely competitive, not just with work projects but also with hobbies like running and weight lifting.
    — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The data showed that on Faire’s platform, orders for crafts and hobbies rose 58 percent, games 55 percent and puzzles 40 percent.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Flores was a football player with Steinbeck Tigers Youth Football & Cheer, according to a fundraiser set up by the youth sports group to help his family cover funeral, memorial and other expenses.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The firehose of the same few examples in high school and college sports being blasted ad nauseam is not evidence of anything but the power of fear and ignorance of biology.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Pastimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastimes. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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