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

Tiny also has some favorite pastimes that are guaranteed to win your heart.

— Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 July 2026
Read the story » More Top Stories Searching for ancient objects in the Thames used to be a niche pastime.

— Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Definition of pastime

Noun

For the quintessential mountain escape, book one of the Superior Rooms with a real stone wood-burning fireplace and private porch.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
On December 5th, five days before the ceremony, Machado’s team got in touch with Stern, who agreed to facilitate an escape.

— Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of escape

Noun

Photo courtesy of Easterseals For more than 40 years, the Media Access Awards has been one of the entertainment industry’s few dedicated platforms for recognizing disability representation on screen.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
In an era of entertainment increasingly dependent on franchises, Christopher Nolan has turned his name into one of them.

— Gene Park, Washington Post, 17 July 2026

Definition of entertainment

Noun

Their storylines are strong enough to keep audiences engaged even when convoluted subplots and unnecessary diversions bog down the main narrative between Judith and Debbie.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
Taraska said that one of the teens completed a diversion program and a case was dismissed.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

Definition of diversion

Noun

Mornings begin with a gentle workout followed by workshops on topics like breath work and meditation, while afternoons are busy with winery tours, cooking classes, horseback riding, and other cultural delights.

— Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
In another especially science-fictiony case, ticks’ very saliva can spark a severe allergy to such delights as ice cream and hamburgers.

— Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of delight

Noun

Feeling slightly out of place amid this crowd is Annie, here on a lark to appease her sister.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 19 June 2026
That includes a bird-calling scene that sees the duo strolling through the forest and offering up their own spin on the calls of thrushes and larks.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 June 2026

Definition of lark

Noun

During a family fun night Monday at Summit Waves in Lee’s Summit, two incidents occurred, one involving a gun, according to the city’s parks and recreation department.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Across the press tour so far, Zendaya, stylist Law Roach, and glam crew including Casillas and Moreno have had a lot of fun playing with the movie’s concept—method dressing and method glamming.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026

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