as in until
up to (a particular time)
We studied till four in the morning, which didn't exactly make us alert for the test the next day.
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Recent Examples of till
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2025
But many of the people who came over, like George Washington’s grandfather, were not used to tilling the land themselves.
—Sadie Stein, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Weed seed beds are often abundant and new weed seeds are likely to germinate, even in the best prepared beds, particularly if they are tilled.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
At no small personal expense, the man tilled a large swath of local soccer soil.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
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Pine bark fines can also be tilled into a site before planting to help lower the soil acidity
Tom MacCubbin is an urban horticulturist emeritus with the University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2025
But many of the people who came over, like George Washington’s grandfather, were not used to tilling the land themselves.
—Sadie Stein, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Weed seed beds are often abundant and new weed seeds are likely to germinate, even in the best prepared beds, particularly if they are tilled.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
At no small personal expense, the man tilled a large swath of local soccer soil.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for till
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Spanish-Speaking Cannabis Creators Santa Tuca (Alan) – A prominent Argentine cannabis creator and community leader, Santa Tuca has cultivated an audience of 80,000+ on Instagram with creative grow-op tours, event coverage, and lifestyle content.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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In each case, growing landlessness and the pressure to cultivate cash crops reduced local resilience in the face of prolonged droughts and other disasters, such as outbreaks of bubonic plague and cattle disease.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Many acquired land cheaply not only to farm, but to sell for profit.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
15 June 2025
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Set on just over two lush acres, the secluded property is a landmark in every sense—originally the historic Clover Farm Dairy barn belonging to the Dimon family, who farmed this stretch of Southampton since the early 1800s.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 June 2025
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Holder confirmed that while harvesting electrons via front-axle regen, the rear friction brakes will clamp down to improve chassis predictability.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2025
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Sustainable Gardening Turtle Island, Fiji Guests of Turtle Island, Fiji, can join the private island’s gardeners to harvest tropical fruits, herbs and vegetables from the five-acre organic farm that supplies the resort’s chefs.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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How well plants are equipped to manage heat depends not only on the type of plant (cool-season vs. heat-loving plants) but also on their growth stage (newly planted vs. established and mature).—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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Landscapers are spreading the good word: Never plant a Bradford pear (Pyrus calleryana).—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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His turnover rate is sky high, which tends to be a bad indicator.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Officials also noted that cases tend to resolve quickly and are less severe than those associated with COVID-19 infection itself, which can also cause myocarditis.—
Matthew Perrone,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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“Till.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/till. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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