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 Ben Iverson, who will be voting for the first time this year, disagrees. ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026 And the savings can be truly noticeable over time. Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026 The Celtics turned it over 10 times before halftime, leading to an 11-4 Hawks edge in points off turnovers. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026 September 23 – October 22 Quiet time helps your thoughts find shape. Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for time
Recent Examples of Synonyms for time
Noun
  • At the same time, groups like the nonpartisan Latino Victory Project, which focuses on developing Hispanic political leadership, said this current moment should not distract from the still-ongoing civil rights battles.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • But for me, at least, the direction is neither sufficiently cohesive or detailed, in that crucial moment-by-moment way, to really pull all of these different strands together to offer much more than a chance to have fun with genre stereotypes or relive a favorite movie.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The situation has fueled broader conversations about event marketing, consumer expectations and accountability when large-scale fan experiences do not match their promotional claims.
    Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Additionally, the show features bundle deals and insider offers for discounts on dining and experiences.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Over the next 7 days, the Hornets must take care of business against Indiana.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill until filling is set and cake is cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • New York — US stocks slid and the Dow closed in correction Friday as uncertainty about the duration of the war with Iran and nerves about energy inflation continued to weigh on markets.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
  • If those flights go well, NASA hopes to launch one, and possibly two, lunar landing missions in 2028 before beginning work to build a moon base near the lunar south pole for long-duration stays on the surface.
    William Harwood, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • And, to honor the occasion, the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations (Mucem), in Marseille, decided to display a guillotine in full view.
    Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
  • My refusal to accept his drinking has led him to cast his wrath upon me on occasion.
    R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • And the staff are available up to nine hours a day to lead on-property animal rescue adventures and oversee sand-castle building on the two private beaches.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The Leo moon sparks your restless desires for fun and adventure.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Despite a stellar effort in net by goaltender Daniil Tarasov, who made a career-high-tying 47 saves (including going a perfect 19 for 19 in the first period), Florida was down 2-0 after two periods to Minnesota (41-20-12) on goals by Marcus Foligno and Ryan Hartman in the middle frame.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Pittsburgh opened the third period on the power play with a two-man advantage after Ottawa took a late tripping penalty and got called early too many men.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The technology is sweeping almost every profession while also creeping into people’s personal lives, sometimes with devastating consequences.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • No mean feat, considering the brand’s first 24 hotels are set in remote, leafy locations that feel worlds away from real life.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026

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“Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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