as in clocks
a device to measure time
set the kitchen timer to 30 minutes
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Recent Examples of timers
Inspired by a real-life motorcycle-riding cat, Motorkat is a quirky neighborhood gathering space for long-timers and newcomers alike.
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Elazar Sontag, Washington Post, 7 May 2026
Walking the carpet alongside seasoned Met Gala attendees were a couple of first-timers who made their debut at the event held the first Monday in May.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 5 May 2026
There are approximately 60 first-timers and returning members.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The physical challenge of racing at the top level can be shock to first-timers.
—James Ellingworth, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
That means following meal prep tutorials, checking timers, reviewing shopping lists, or confirming the family meal plan without juggling a phone on the counter.
—William Jones, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Volunteers range in age from 18 to older than 80, students to retirees, first-timers to newbies.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
The core gameplay loop involved a lot of artificial timers and seemingly endless, repetitive clicking to convert crops into ingredients and then move those ingredients into factories.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Part-timers will have to factor in the cost of the tax in their best and final offers, while someone who actually wants to live in that duplex on lower Fifth has wiggle room to outbid them.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 27 Apr. 2026
Elazar Sontag, Washington Post, 7 May 2026
Walking the carpet alongside seasoned Met Gala attendees were a couple of first-timers who made their debut at the event held the first Monday in May.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 5 May 2026
There are approximately 60 first-timers and returning members.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The physical challenge of racing at the top level can be shock to first-timers.
—James Ellingworth, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
That means following meal prep tutorials, checking timers, reviewing shopping lists, or confirming the family meal plan without juggling a phone on the counter.
—William Jones, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Volunteers range in age from 18 to older than 80, students to retirees, first-timers to newbies.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
The core gameplay loop involved a lot of artificial timers and seemingly endless, repetitive clicking to convert crops into ingredients and then move those ingredients into factories.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Part-timers will have to factor in the cost of the tax in their best and final offers, while someone who actually wants to live in that duplex on lower Fifth has wiggle room to outbid them.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timers
clocks
Noun
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Analog clocks need to be manually set and usually feature a mechanical bell for an alarm.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Jaeger-LeCoultre has long treated its clocks not only as functional design objects, but also as creative laboratories.—
Taylor Stoddard,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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“Timers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timers. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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