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Recent Examples of time killer
But never fear, undemanding kids will probably get on board for this anyway as a time killer.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 July 2025
Threes Platforms: mobile, PC, Xbox, Web The king of idle time killers, Threes is one of the few remaining reasons for not throwing your smartphone into the ocean.
—Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 6 May 2025
The time killer of choice, as always with the Cats on a flight, will be poker.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 11 June 2024
The May 4 incident was the third time killer whales (Orcinus orca) have sunk a vessel off the coasts of Portugal and Spain in the past three years.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 24 May 2023
The album is a cornucopia of oddball earworms, but look alive at 1:35 into this track, when the quartet unveils a devilishly righteous stop-time killer that turns into a punishing groove once the full band kicks in.
—Hank Shteamer, SPIN, 24 Jan. 2023
That’s a time killer.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 18 Sep. 2020
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 July 2025
Threes Platforms: mobile, PC, Xbox, Web The king of idle time killers, Threes is one of the few remaining reasons for not throwing your smartphone into the ocean.
—Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 6 May 2025
The time killer of choice, as always with the Cats on a flight, will be poker.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 11 June 2024
The May 4 incident was the third time killer whales (Orcinus orca) have sunk a vessel off the coasts of Portugal and Spain in the past three years.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 24 May 2023
The album is a cornucopia of oddball earworms, but look alive at 1:35 into this track, when the quartet unveils a devilishly righteous stop-time killer that turns into a punishing groove once the full band kicks in.
—Hank Shteamer, SPIN, 24 Jan. 2023
That’s a time killer.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 18 Sep. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for time killer
Noun
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For us, this was a fun pastimes for bored teens.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
8 Mar. 2026
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Kayaking, swimming, and snorkeling to see the lake's vibrant cichlid fish population are popular pastimes.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Maritim Marina Bay Resort & Casino, Vlore Located along the picturesque coastline of Vlore, the Maritim Marina Bay Resort & Casino is another high-end escape, this time with panoramic ocean views.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Demonstrators tried to prevent their escape as Lang threw himself and his goat into the truck.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Short flights, warm weather, golf, and entertainment made Las Vegas an attractive destination for Canadians.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Now Florida does have laws around diversion, being able to seal records, and yes, those are things that were afforded to me.—
March 8,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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But, Cantin said, if anyone resists leaving, they will be taken to the city’s diversion center where they’ll be offered additional services.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When the sun sinks below the horizon, nothing beats the retro pleasure of a movie under the twinkling stars.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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In the end, his sheer inattention to your pleasure was what made the decision for you.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Speaking via Zoom with his father, Jim, sitting next to him, McKenna is engaging, affable and, frankly, a delight.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
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These plantain treats — bound to make French fries and onion rings turn limp and soggy with insecurity — are merely a weekly afternoon delight.—
Kalpana Mohan,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Newsom publicly mulled a counter challenge in the form of Proposition 50, but initially presented it as a lark.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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The Witches of WeHo signed up for the show as a lark and maybe to break into the entertainment industry.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The up-and-coming It girl is giving a masterclass in 90s nostalgia while giving it a fun, modern twist that is just so contagious.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
6 Mar. 2026
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As pleasure-seeking Venus alights within your 5th House of Self-Expression, fun projects sparkle, and your spirited humor invites others to join a playful challenge.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Time killer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time%20killer. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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