time

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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 time, Trump fronted the successful reality show The Apprentice for NBC while Bush was in his first full year as an Access Hollywood co-anchor alongside O’Dell. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025 The True Religion x Bella Doña capsule is available exclusively on True Religion’s website for a limited time. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 July 2025 While overseeing Turner – a collection of TV networks that at the time included TNT, TBS and CNN – he was enmeshed in decisions about distribution, sports rights and other industry dynamics. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 July 2025 While most members of the wedding party might only need the rehearsal to get ready for the ceremony, very young ring bearers should work ahead of time with their parents to practice their walk down the aisle, get comfortable with the ring pillow or box, and understand their role in the ceremony. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for time
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Noun
  • But despite all the fun moments, life at sea came with logistical curveballs and challenges.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 11 July 2025
  • And if Lula can channel that moment, what started as a threat could turn into a political gift.
    Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • But three winners on this year’s list feel a world away from the Mediterranean and provide very different landscapes and experiences for travelers.
    Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
  • On July 7, Richardson, who played Julia McNamara in the series, was feeling sentimental and reflected on the cast's experience filming the six-season drama in an Instagram post.
    Julia Moore, People.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • The Head-to-Toe Neutral Outfit While summer is all about color, monochrome looks are just what the mood calls for some days.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 July 2025
  • Indeed, insiders report that the clerical committee tasked with selecting a successor to Khamenei has accelerated its search efforts in recent days.
    Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • The sensory component refers to the physical sensation of pain, encompassing its intensity, location, quality, and duration, whereas the affective aspect encompasses the emotional side of pain, including the unpleasantness associated with it, such as suffering and the desire to alleviate it.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2025
  • The connected app logs and monitors usage, including the number of times used and the average duration (again, a great tool to monitor your cats' health).
    Molly Higgins, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • For the occasion, Princess Kate wore Christian Dior for the first time — a soft blush 30 Montaigne Bar Jacket from the iconic French fashion house’s 2024 collection, reimagined by creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri.
    Stephanie Petit, People.com, 8 July 2025
  • For the occasion, her hair was an allover honey-blonde color that complimented her blush Christian Dior outfit nicely.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 8 July 2025
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  • As previously reported, the first season followed Wednesday's (Jenna Ortega) adventures as a new student at Nevermore Academy.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
  • The town of La Fortuna is home to numerous rivers and waterfalls, where visitors can try tubing (also in Manuel Antonio National Park) and the adventure sport of canyoning (rappelling down cascading waterfalls and rock formations).
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Among the graffiti was a drawing of a crying woman with a distinct Flavian period hairstyle, as well as the Greek alphabet.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
  • Water that collects there will slowly soak back into the landscape over a 24- to 36-hour period.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • In sport, as in life, the idea of failure is often cast as a villain—something to be denied, delayed or danced around.
    Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 5 July 2025
  • Evacuation information from Cal Fire Evacuation Orders Immediate threat to life.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2025

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“Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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