as in clock
a device to measure time
set the kitchen timer to 30 minutes
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Recent Examples of timer
This flash discount won’t stick around, so treat your ears before the cart timer runs out, for shoppers today.
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Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
Sophisticated timers are programable and accessible via a smartphone.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
The senators are expected to hold a press event before April 11 about a bill to start a timer on reforming or replacing Section 230, according to reports.
—Daryl Lim, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2025
Set up tables for two, brainstorm conversation starters and keep the night moving with a timer.
—Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
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Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
Sophisticated timers are programable and accessible via a smartphone.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
The senators are expected to hold a press event before April 11 about a bill to start a timer on reforming or replacing Section 230, according to reports.
—Daryl Lim, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2025
Set up tables for two, brainstorm conversation starters and keep the night moving with a timer.
—Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timer
clock
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Our newest mobile clock generator delivers the precision timing required for advanced connectivity of next-generation mobile devices.—
Dave Altavilla,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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To complete the looks, a black bowler hat with a clock face monocle attached.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
6 May 2025
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“Timer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timer. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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