time lags

noun

plural of time lag
as in spaces

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  1. windows
  2. pauses
  3. intervals
Noun
  • Dressing your windows not only gives them a more finished look, window coverings bring a slew of benefits.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
  • Parisians have taken to sticking aluminum foil to their windows to reflect sunlight, rolling down their window shutters and living in utter darkness, and forgoing any meals that require turning on the stove or oven.
    — Jessica Roy, Curbed, 29 June 2026
Definition of windows
Noun
  • Try the cheap partner-side fixes first, match the mid-tier device to the type of snoring and escalate to a doctor the moment breathing pauses enter the picture.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
  • These short and intentional pauses from your tasks have been clinically proven to offer your weary brain a boost.
    — Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of pauses
Noun
  • Salad assembly Split the heads lengthwise, then cut crosswise at approximately 1-inch intervals, creating a mix of naturally different-sized pieces.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Add heavy cream in two or three intervals while beating on high.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of intervals
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“Time lags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time%20lags. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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