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Recent Examples of Synonyms for time killers
Noun
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More folk are looking for escapes that take them to the most remote corners of earth—many of which these larger animals like humpback whales, sperm whales, and giant manta rays call home.—
Luke Abrahams,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026 -
And that figure is only poised to rise, as more and more travelers choose restorative escapes over traditional sightseeing, prioritizing the chance to feel refreshed as much as the destination itself.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Bella Ramsey takes a break from killing zombies and avenging father figures, their usual pastimes in series The Last of Us, to fool around and fall in love in Sunny Dancer, a decidedly uneven but fitfully charming, YA-skewed British comedy-drama.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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But my daughter’s promises to feed and care for Ella quickly fell second to her other pastimes, including reading or watching TV.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As the sensitive Pisces Moon meets romantic Venus, we may be drawn to kindness, simple pleasures, and smoothing rough edges.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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During this season, Catholics participate in a Lenten sacrifice by giving up certain pleasures and abstaining from eating meat on Fridays, rooted in devotion to Jesus Christ’s sacrifice for the sins of man.—
Julianna Lozada,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Only one other angler availed himself of the river's delights Thursday.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Their film explores the vulnerability of the trans-masculine community by delving into Bean and Rozos’ own personal experiences, intertwined with the delights, challenges, and tragedy within Brockington and Prescott’s lives.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The party was a most enjoyable dance, typical of the charming informal entertainments for which the club is noted.—
From staff reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Television, which greeted the new year with fresh entertainments of all shapes and sizes.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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