Thesaurus results for TIMER

timer

noun

ˈtī-mər

Definition of timer next

as in clock

a device to measure time set the kitchen timer to 30 minutes

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Recent Examples of timer Adjusting your timer schedule now — rather than reacting mid-July — means your lawn gets consistent coverage from day one of the hot season. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026 The pasta box notes that the brand is the Official Partner of Formula 1, featuring racing graphics that show the tire along a track, along with a timer at the bottom. —

Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026 Setting timers to the right schedule matters more than many people realize. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026 Individually, advocates encourage San Diegans to turn off their outdoor lights at night or put them on a motion-sensor timer, and talk with their landlords or Home Owners Associations about improving lighting around a property. —

Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for timer

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clock

Noun

In a sport with no scoreboard clock, Messi’s clock is ticking.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
An elegant clock graces the main street.

— Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026