Thesaurus results for TIME-OUT

time-out

noun

ˈtīm-ˈau̇t

Definition of time-out

as in winter

a period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness we need to take a time-out from our relationship to think things over

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Recent Examples of time-out The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) said new regulations involving the use of time-out go into effect in August 2026. — Cheryl Fiandaca, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026 That’s with two new coaches in the league, including one new coach who never called a time-out. — Brian Robin, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026 You might be caught up trying to nurture someone (or something) while secretly needing a time-out for yourself. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026 With the duel tied at 88-88, the Aces called time-out with five seconds left. — Sean Gregory, Time, 10 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for time-out

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Noun

The Boise Airport will have a daily seasonal direct flight to Honolulu only available during the winter months.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
In the first room, a hulking pair of Nazi overboots, used by German infantry to guard against frigid Russian winters during World War II, serves as the centerpiece of a display on the symbolism of footwear.

— Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of winter

Noun

The Rangers will have one final game before the All-Star break against the Astros and will look to regain momentum.

— Cal Phillips Updated July 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2026
Last year at the All-Star break, the Sox were 32-65 and 27 games back in the AL Central.

— Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of break

Noun

Automation cuts down the downtime between the mixing, extrusion, and spinning phases.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
One of the most important things for me while traveling is having a bit of downtime, whether that be ensuring a good night's sleep, relaxing for an hour or two in a plush hotel bed, or just sitting in a café on my own sipping a latte in silence.

— Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Definition of downtime

Noun

Parties have exploited lulls in fighting to buy time, rebuild capabilities and consolidate political or territorial gains ahead of the next round of conflict.

— Anthony Wanis-St John, The Conversation, 10 July 2026
Oceanfront has long been treated as the aristocrat of waterfront living, prized for its horizon lines, lull of the tide and powerful symbolism of standing where land gives way.

— Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of lull

Noun

In a text message to the Star-Telegram, Crain argued the pause would give Fort Worth the opportunity to create a framework that could serve as a model for other cities confronting similar challenges.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
The move follows an inspector general audit urging a pause on new deployments and contracts until enforceable privacy, security and oversight rules are in place.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of pause

Noun

Brands are hiring cautiously after layoffs and restructurings; rising graduate numbers are vastly outweighing entry-level job openings; and AI is rapidly reshaping hiring across industries.

— Cami Fateh, Vogue, 15 July 2026
Largely due to layoffs and resignations, the agency has lost more than 3,000 employees, or more than a quarter of its workforce.

— Mike Stobbe, Fortune, 15 July 2026

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