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Recent Examples of periods
Chicago had led or been tied through two periods in nine of its first 10 games, and only trailed Los Angeles by one entering the third.
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Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Between November 5–9, periods of rain and snow will move through, bringing colder weather.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Each of the four films will tell the perspective of a different member of the Fab Four, but any specific details about what periods in their lives are being explored and how much of The Beatles’ history will be seen on screen remains unclear.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
Derrick Henry also ran for 89 of his 119 yards in the second half, and the Ravens totaled 229 yards over the final two periods.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Sean Haywood created his stage name, Atlus, as a recognition of the pressures that accompany the tough periods in life.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
This is why gold has continued to be the most fundamental money over time, with the best track record of having its value track the cost of living over very long periods of time.
—Ray Dalio, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Taneda touched on the challenges of recreating the different periods of Japanese culture presented throughout the film, in addition to showcasing the elaborate Kabuki styles.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Between November 5–9, periods of rain and snow will move through, bringing colder weather.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Each of the four films will tell the perspective of a different member of the Fab Four, but any specific details about what periods in their lives are being explored and how much of The Beatles’ history will be seen on screen remains unclear.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
Derrick Henry also ran for 89 of his 119 yards in the second half, and the Ravens totaled 229 yards over the final two periods.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Sean Haywood created his stage name, Atlus, as a recognition of the pressures that accompany the tough periods in life.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
This is why gold has continued to be the most fundamental money over time, with the best track record of having its value track the cost of living over very long periods of time.
—Ray Dalio, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Taneda touched on the challenges of recreating the different periods of Japanese culture presented throughout the film, in addition to showcasing the elaborate Kabuki styles.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for periods
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The New Balance 530s are my pick for long travel days or marathon connections (looking at you, Charles de Gaulle), while my colorful Reeboks bring a fun pop that instantly brightens up any airport look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Dodgers star was also on the mound on three days rest as Los Angeles hoped for a Hollywood ending despite a unique rule that could have prevented him from picking up the bat and taking the mound in the same game.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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After Isaiah’s body was found, three other children — ages 16, 14 and 9 months — were taken from the same Lynwood apartment complex where it was discovered, according to NBCLA.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Florida’s final moments against Georgia were fitting for a fireside horror story — that which fans will tell years from now, recounting to their grandchildren the dark ages of this resting college football power.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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This tour is special to the band because fans have the opportunity to experience each of the band's early eras or experience the album that resonated with them the most, Jepha said.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Players could control a huge cast of classic characters from the franchise in a toybox mash-up of different eras, wiping out armies of bad guys at a clip.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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The 56-year-old was found shot six times in the head and torso in Marion County in September 1990.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Together, these women find respite from, and at times refute, perennial patriarchal powers.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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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 6 Nov. 2025.
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