Thesaurus results for PERIODS

periods

noun

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plural of period

as in days

an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing the Romantic period in music

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Recent Examples of periods Court records and testimony revealed that Wilson cycled in and out of counseling programs, substance abuse treatment and brief periods of stability. —

Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026 This fundamental issue, combined with inadequate training periods and lack of performance accountability, has created an officiating system that struggles to meet the demands of a multibillion-dollar league. —

Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 While the Avs had a 20-10 lead in shots on goal through two periods, the scoring chances were pretty even. —

Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026 Analysts at Tier1Alpha warned the S&P 500 is approaching what’s known as a negative gamma zone, a setup that can amplify market swings as dealer hedging reinforces prevailing momentum, a risk heightened as buyback blackout periods near. —

Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026 Scientists at the University of California San Diego used the classic fantasy game to create a solid grading system on how well large language models function independently through teamwork, and against each other, for extended periods of time. —

Rachel Witkowski, semafor.com, 21 Jan. 2026 But the league still suffers from a 2023 decision that banned specialty jerseys during the warmup periods. —

Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2026 If either smothers the grass for long periods, this can compact soil and lead to mold problems. —

Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026 Spoelstra said some of his biggest periods of growth as a coach have come after disappointing seasons, and wished that other teams had the Heat approach — where stability is valued. —

CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026

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One of the victims, 18-year-old Kim Kha Huynh, was declared dead at the scene, while a second victim, 34-year-old Phuc Minh Vo of San Jose, died three days later in the hospital.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Several Venezuela residents told TIME that the fear of what might be discovered on their phone at a checkpoint has guided their behavior in the days since Maduro's ouster.

— Brian Bennett, Time, 13 Jan. 2026