TIME KILLER Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

time killer

noun

Definition of time killer

as in pastime

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Recent Examples of time killer Even though Simone Biles was sitting out today, Hoda Kotb and Snoop Dogg chatted with the gymnast’s family in what was a network time killer by any other name. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 26 July 2024 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

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Noun

On Boxing Day the country's favourite pastime is to watch the cricket or the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

— Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Sports betting is the new American pastime And the market for sports betting has never been bigger, evidenced by potential cross-border activity in Nebraska for sports wagers.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of pastime

Noun

Soak-the-rich policies can only work if there are no escape routes left open with names like Texas and Florida.

— Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
If the atom was originally in its lowest possible energy state, the new arrival immediately defines a new set of energy levels, like a fire-escape ladder that suddenly descends.

— George Musser, Quanta Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of escape

Noun

The two tied the knot in July 2010 in a New York ceremony with hundreds of guests, among them sports and entertainment stars including LeBron James, Spike Lee, Serena Williams, Ciara, Kim Kardashian and Ludacris, The Times reported.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
The entertainer, 67, was a guest on The Drew Barrymore show recently, and spoke to guest host Valerie Bertinelli about his early days in entertainment.

— Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of entertainment

Noun

Court records show he is scheduled to return to court on Thursday for consideration of a mental health diversion motion.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Soto, who was born in Costa Rica and now lives in Sugarland, a Houston suburb, ended the case with a plea agreement and pre-trial diversion.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of diversion

Noun

Read something for pleasure, sit somewhere quiet, or take a walk without an errand attached.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Lately new, design-centric hotels and a growing slate of destination restaurants are joining the enduring pleasures to create an era of vibrancy for all travelers to enjoy.

— Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of pleasure

Noun

Regardless, the movie’s litany of fantastical demons, and its anthropomorphic animal heroes, remain an audiovisual delight.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2026
But boy, does the audience shiver with delight watching Ghidorah stomp buildings to rubble while the sound design rattles our seats.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of delight

Noun

Thinking music was little more than a fun lark, Thomas enrolled at Valdosta State College in South Georgia and planned on getting a degree in history before heading to law school.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2026
Birds, including Canadian geese, several types of hawks, mynas and larks were also killed in the thousands.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of lark

Noun

For another fun twist on ice-queen glam, take a cue from Zara Larsson and pile on the shimmery silver-white shadow accented with rhinestones in lieu of snowflakes, or perhaps a fresh platinum blonde hair color à la Serena Williams.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Nov. 2026
But even the hardest-to-please folks are usually thrilled with a techy gift that makes their life easier, more convenient or just more fun.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of fun

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