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Recent Examples of periods
Their teeth even possessed a snapshot of periods of climate change.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
Minnesota took a one-goal lead three times in the first two periods, including Jones' first NHL goal to open the scoring early in the first.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Your resting periods are essential to prevent mistakes and spark better solutions for everyone involved.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
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
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
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
Minnesota took a one-goal lead three times in the first two periods, including Jones' first NHL goal to open the scoring early in the first.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Your resting periods are essential to prevent mistakes and spark better solutions for everyone involved.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
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
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
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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The eras tour Denim has always kept one foot in the past but instead of the ’70s or ’90s, the bold, vibrant spirit of the ’80s is reshaping vintage design with a new perspective.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Jan. 2026
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DeMarcus Ware in my attempt to adjust for eras and opportunities.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Kentucky entered Thursday night averaging nine turnovers per game but turned it over 10 times in the first half alone, and 20 for the game.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Employees told responding sheriff's deputies that Naputi had previously stolen from the store seven other times since January 2024.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The building trains you to think in epochs and extinction events, not hemlines or handwork.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Dec. 2025
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In last year’s Cut, Emily Gould interviewed partygoers from previous epochs and turned up all sorts of outrageous anecdotes.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
17 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Periods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periods. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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