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

When tennis became a national pastime with its own fashion language, Women’s Wear Daily made sure its readers stayed current on the players, games and fans shaping the moment.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
According to folklore, as with many of the United Kingdom’s more bizarre sports and pastimes, the idea to jump into the bog and snorkel was conceived after a few ales in a local pub.

— Rob Tanner, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of pastime

Noun

Oregon’s Dante Moore (+1500) faced the toughest test and responded with a career-high 378 passing yards and three touchdowns in Oregon’s 34-27 escape from Boise State.

— Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Sumrall’s first duty was an escape toward competency, which began on offense.

— Noah White, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of escape

Noun

Some of the finer details to try and maximize entertainment include a novel approach with lane allocation.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
For years, Anthony’s job entailed watching hours of news and entertainment broadcasts, then flagging moments that might be funny or interesting enough to highlight during monologues.

— Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of entertainment

Noun

Juvenile offenders will be offered opportunities to participate in safety diversion programs.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026
The world of things, bodies, texts and sensations as a plane or a web of connections and diversions, all of it on the signifying surface.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of diversion

Noun

But Aly [Turchioe, director of buying] and Trevor [Harvey, buyer] have been an absolute pleasure to work with over the years.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Our formula is based on the universal pleasure of solving a mystery, immersing oneself in an adventure, identifying with inspiring characters, and sharing that sense of liberation so characteristic of adolescence.

— Kevin Giraud, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of pleasure

Noun

The crowd responded enthusiastically to the proposal, and many of the president’s supporters expressed delight at the prospect of receiving $5,000.

— Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2026
The calm, disciplined dive master, Rashid Suleiman, is the country’s first Tanzanian to hold that post – and a positive delight to explore the reefs with.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of delight

Noun

The Helton also comes with a removable pocket clip and a beaded lanyard that can be lark's footed around the attachment hole.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
DiGiannantonio was part of a group of six men, most of them young, married fathers working in industries such as general contracting and liquor sales, who opened Hooters on a lark.

— Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of lark

Noun

But when the Orcs come sniffing, those same qualities transform him from fun-loving hobbit to fierce protector.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
But many captains say the importance of having fun should not be underestimated — fun that almost always includes a ping pong table in the team room.

— Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of fun

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