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

The original seven-acre property and winery that is today known as Lagar de Fornelos was built by brothers who were local boat makers and started the winery as a weekend pastime for their families.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
Fill out our form and share your favorite Halloween pastimes and the stories behind them.

— The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of pastime

Noun

Lisa lets a dolphin named Snorky escape from Marine World after seeing his trainers taunt him for the amusement of slack-jawed yokels.

— Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026
Southwest Airlines will add 11 new nonstop international routes to its schedule beginning in November, giving travelers more options for their next tropical escape.

— Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of escape

Noun

It is set to be part of a larger entertainment district that will also include the new $350 million Talanta Stadium being constructed for AFCON.

— Martin K.N Siele, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Magazine’s Innovator Awards recognize groundbreaking talents from a range of disciplines, including fashion, art, literature, entertainment, architecture, design, technology, music, philanthropy, cuisine and more.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of entertainment

Noun

Rodriguez says the diversion of Medicaid settlement money through the Hope Florida Foundation to GOP political committees controlled by Uthmeier was wrong and merits frequent mention.

— Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
This coalition argues that expanded prescribing and pharmacy dispensing of methadone would increase diversion and overdose risk.

— Yashaswini Singh, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of diversion

Noun

That instinct to preserve some special purchases in spite of pressure from higher prices reflects a kind of little treat economy, when consumers splurge on smaller pleasures even if they’re squeezed by costs.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
The afternoons are great for small pleasures but not at all suitable for a potentially deciding championship game in a billion-dollar sports league.

— Candace Buckner, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of pleasure

Noun

Wesley Fofana missed what proved to be the final kick of the shootout, smashing it well over the crossbar and into The Kop at Anfield as Liverpool fans roared in delight.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
Dimensional, smooth, and an absolute delight to look at, calf hair also brings with it the benefit of longevity, meaning the Coach handbags above are guaranteed to stay in tip-top shape for years (if not decades) on end.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 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

And senior Donavyn Pellot joined the fun Saturday, recording the first interception of his career and returning it 67 yards, flipping the field, and turning the tide of the game.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Milhouse’s wishes come true when the Grand Pumpkin turns out to be real, but he’s pissed that humans carve up his pumpkin brothers and sisters for fun.

— Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026

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