as in clocks
a device to measure time
set the kitchen timer to 30 minutes
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Recent Examples of timers
First-timers and beginners are welcome to share their talent as performers.
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Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Old timers can recall when clockwork storms pounded in the summer and drizzled in the winter.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
This often inspires a sketch where past five-timers make cameos to welcome the newest addition to the club.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
In the past, Martinez and David Ortiz were among Red Sox champions who were vocal about how much incoming players benefitted from having World Series winners in the clubhouse year after year; a player who’d climbed the mountain before knew how to guide – or pull – first-timers up the peak.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Southeast Asia and New Voices Step Forward The market’s geographic footprint continues to widen, with Southeast Asia and a wave of emerging-market first-timers asserting themselves with growing confidence.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Guest ages ranged widely (there were even some people in their late 80s), diets ranged vastly, and while there were repeat visitors, many of us were first-timers who found community with each other.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
First-timers, however, should make sure to reserve tickets to the Georgia Aquarium (one of the largest aquariums in the United States), have a meal at Ponce City Market, and check out a Braves game at Truist Park.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
To our incredible cast of first-timers, people who had never acted before and never really imagined themselves on the big screen.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Old timers can recall when clockwork storms pounded in the summer and drizzled in the winter.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
This often inspires a sketch where past five-timers make cameos to welcome the newest addition to the club.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
In the past, Martinez and David Ortiz were among Red Sox champions who were vocal about how much incoming players benefitted from having World Series winners in the clubhouse year after year; a player who’d climbed the mountain before knew how to guide – or pull – first-timers up the peak.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Southeast Asia and New Voices Step Forward The market’s geographic footprint continues to widen, with Southeast Asia and a wave of emerging-market first-timers asserting themselves with growing confidence.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Guest ages ranged widely (there were even some people in their late 80s), diets ranged vastly, and while there were repeat visitors, many of us were first-timers who found community with each other.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
First-timers, however, should make sure to reserve tickets to the Georgia Aquarium (one of the largest aquariums in the United States), have a meal at Ponce City Market, and check out a Braves game at Truist Park.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
To our incredible cast of first-timers, people who had never acted before and never really imagined themselves on the big screen.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timers
clocks
Noun
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The 18-track project clocks in at just over one hour, during which Martinez immerses listeners in the dystopian world of her mind.—
Lyndsey Havens,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
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To promote sleep, keep all electronics out of the bedroom, including clocks, and switch off screens at least 30 minutes before bedtime, Foster recommends.—
Holly Haber,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Timers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timers. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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