as in clock
a device to measure time
set the kitchen timer to 30 minutes
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Recent Examples of timer
Set a timer for five to ten minutes and quickly tackle high-traffic areas.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
Baristas walk guests through the steps of brewing and pouring the tea, providing a timer for the perfect steep.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
But navigating the mattress market as a first timer can be as intimidating as learning a new language.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
Set a timer to get up from sitting and move every 30 to 60 minutes.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 5 May 2025
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
Baristas walk guests through the steps of brewing and pouring the tea, providing a timer for the perfect steep.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
But navigating the mattress market as a first timer can be as intimidating as learning a new language.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
Set a timer to get up from sitting and move every 30 to 60 minutes.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timer
clock
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Any opposition to the stadiums funding plan could put the future of the teams at risk, as Missouri lawmakers face a ticking clock.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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Phones and clocks weren’t portable, but watches were, ensuring time was wisely and lovingly spent.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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“Timer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timer. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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