time

1
as in moment
a particular point at which an event takes place remember that one time you tried to wash the dog in the sink

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3
as in day
an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing back in my parents' time, families usually had only one car

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4
as in duration
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress how much time will the project take?

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Recent Examples of time In 1984: President Ronald Reagan announced the Teacher in Space Program, opening space travel to civilians for the first time. Powered By, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025 This feature is among the most significant advantages of shopping online, and consumers do not have to schedule appointments and miss time at work. Jason Phillips, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025 At the time of the visit, the thermometer in his room read 86 degrees, the report said. Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Over time, the label changed and the definition broadened to include more groups. Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for time
Recent Examples of Synonyms for time
Noun
  • As with any career as long as his, there have been moments when perhaps his aesthetic wasn’t so aligned with where fashion was going, but mention that and Roversi will gently put it to one side.
    Mark Holgate, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Advertisement This is a dark moment for America.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Los Angeles experience consists mostly of such tangential connections and brief grazes of luxury.
    Joe Joyce, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The Abu Dhabi experience The new flight lands at Zayed International Airport, which offers a variety of unique experiences for customers.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The two countries last month agreed to extend the trade truce by another 90 days, to mid-November.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The Tesla had been at the impound lot for two days after being found abandoned on a Hollywood street, investigators said.
    Alex Stone, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The September 2025 total lunar eclipse will last 5 hours and 27 minutes, with a duration of totality lasting 1 hour and 22 minutes, according to Time and Date.
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • At first look, naming wars after their location, participants, starting date or duration might appear to be an exercise in objective detachment.
    Esther Brito Ruiz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Several national pizza chains are offering deals and promotions to celebrate the occasion.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
  • By David Remnick On the morning after Labor Day, Anna Wintour, who has been the editor-in-chief of American Vogue for the past thirty-seven years, gathered her staff and, with a sense of occasion and pride, handed over the job to a sharp, funny, and independent-minded protégé named Chloe Malle.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But these are also comfortable enough to wear on many outdoor adventures, including hikes and walks.
    Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The season is riddled with loose threads that tease more creepy, kooky adventures to come.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Having entered the final period maintaining the 17-3 lead, the game concluded with the Tar Heels securing a 20-3 victory.
    Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Someone else who walks over 28,000 steps a day and stands on their feet for long periods of time attested to the shoe’s durability.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Safe to use around children and pets, the faux flames come with a remote control function, automatic timers, and a 150-hour battery life.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Lawson faces 10 to 40 years or life in prison on the first-degree murder charge.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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