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Recent Examples of periods
That could mean co-locating with renewables, using batteries to extend solar availability, or making data centers flexible enough to shift heavy compute loads to periods of abundant clean power.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
In recent days, tremor patterns at the summit have been consistent with periods of low tremor that correlate with ponds filling with magma and tremor spikes related to magma drainback, according to the USGS.
—ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
But there were also periods of tension.
—Ron Kampeas, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
The report examined nearly eight years of museum operations across periods helmed by two executives.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Eating was unpredictable and in bad times, not eating anything could last for long periods.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
While some of these chains have faced ongoing issues, others are experiencing abrupt downturns after enjoying recent periods of strength — with no turnaround in sight.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Stress During periods of high physical or emotional stress, parts of your digestive system may go into overdrive.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 6 Nov. 2025
The month will finish with rainy periods—some heavy in the south—with a shift to colder temperatures.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
In recent days, tremor patterns at the summit have been consistent with periods of low tremor that correlate with ponds filling with magma and tremor spikes related to magma drainback, according to the USGS.
—ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
But there were also periods of tension.
—Ron Kampeas, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
The report examined nearly eight years of museum operations across periods helmed by two executives.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Eating was unpredictable and in bad times, not eating anything could last for long periods.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
While some of these chains have faced ongoing issues, others are experiencing abrupt downturns after enjoying recent periods of strength — with no turnaround in sight.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Stress During periods of high physical or emotional stress, parts of your digestive system may go into overdrive.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 6 Nov. 2025
The month will finish with rainy periods—some heavy in the south—with a shift to colder temperatures.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for periods
Noun
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In his last days, my dying father longed for figs and other fruit, but thyme and duqqa were the only foods available in abundance under siege.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Tickets cost $28 for adults and $20 for children ages 3-12, with discounts available for military members and adults ages 65 and up.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Nov. 2025
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Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Activity Table Foster your little one’s motor skills with this activity table that allows babies ages 6 months and up to flip, slide, roll, spin, and press the buttons, wheels, and lights.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Cohen cited the 19 straight sellouts despite the struggles of the Harsin and Freeze eras.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Ultimately, the stat is rare, the company is iconic, and the immediate result is a legitimizing moment for Maxey and a fresh, measurable link between two eras of Sixers basketball.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The civil rights activist pointed out that Davis has been divorced several times, noting that this is counter to some Americans' religious beliefs as well.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Both Roseman and Fangio have been fairly resistant to moving Cooper DeJean, their starting nickel, to outside cornerback, although the CB2 spot was a question mark during the offseason and has at times been a liability during the 2025 season.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Certain sea turtles, for example, independently evolved seagrass-munching adaptations multiple times across different epochs.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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According to the researchers, this model predicted up to 70 percent more massive galaxy clusters in the Universe’s early epochs due to stronger gravitational forces.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Periods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periods. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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