time

Definition of timenext
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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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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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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 At the same time, a CNN poll found Republicans broadly supportive of the strikes, with about three-quarters approving of the military action compared with roughly one-third of independents and fewer than one in five Democrats. Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026 Everyday effort shapes big results over time. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2026 But a Shelton Henderson layup with 12:33 left in the first half put Miami in the lead for the first time. Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026 His average ice time of 16 minutes, 28 seconds is his lowest since his first season with the Hawks in 2017-18. Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for time
Recent Examples of Synonyms for time
Noun
  • The death of medieval theocratic dictator of Iran Ayatollah Khamenei--a diabolical fanatic who pursued nuclear weapons--is a moment of celebration.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
  • In one of the night’s most intense moments, the often glib Seth Rogen took the stage to accept the late Catherine O’Hara’s award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a comedy series.
    Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The message to the departing players is to appreciate the experience of playing for your home country, and all that comes along with an international best-on-best tournament.
    Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Menefee led in the early count; he’d been helped by the crypto industry PAC Fairshake, which Green denounced in the final days of their race.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Some people like to vote on election day, said Dianne Clinkscale from Dallas, arguing that the county’s voters got cheated out their right on to vote.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In addition, Lyon highlighted a direct correlation between the intensity and duration of training.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
  • For carriers and other oil-intensive industries, much depends on the duration of conflict, according to Fitch Ratings.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Whatever the occasion, this is a date that calls for more formality.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Kairos has launched two times to date, encountering serious problems on each occasion.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • After you're done chowing down, make for the Santa Monica Pier, where Route 66 finally runs out of road, and the Pacific Ocean rolls in—a fittingly cinematic finale to this all-American adventure.
    Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Guide Contacts Looking to mull over some options for a ski adventure in Europe?
    Sergei Poljak, Outside, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • During periods of low electricity demand, electrical energy is used to compress air and store it in underground salt caverns.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The campaign would launch during a period of financial uncertainty for the state, with Newsom’s January budget projecting a $3-billion deficit next fiscal year.
    Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The neighborhood/area While cultural and culinary excursions to nearby towns are offered through the hotel, Río Perdido’s main appeal is its ability to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
  • With their songs, colors, and variety, birds enrich our lives … and recent studies show that their immediate presence actually increases our well-being and happiness and can even prolong our lives!
    Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026

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“Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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