as in clocks
a device to measure time
set the kitchen timer to 30 minutes
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Recent Examples of timers
On the other hand, the Williams family are first-timers.
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Bryant Reed,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Lights automated with timers and presence detectors.
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New Atlas,
14 June 2026
The tourney starts with two first-timers, which is quite fun.
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Chris Branch,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
At last count, 42 advertisers had suited up for this year’s installment of the NBA Finals, with 24 first-timers activating across all Disney platforms.
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
For the first time ever, now 48 teams compete, including first timers Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan.
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Mattias Goldmann,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Punching above their weight Fifa’s decision to expand the World Cup finals from 32 to 48 teams has created more pathways for smaller countries to qualify, including first-timers Curaçao, Cape Verde, Jordan and Uzbekistan.
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Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
11 June 2026
That will no doubt all change, of course, when the tournament kicks off at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca as the focus shifts back onto the field and 48 countries — including unfancied first-timers Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan — vie for the still-gleaming Jules Rimet.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
Tuscookany is one of the most accessible cooking school vacation in Italy for first-timers, offering both three-day and seven-night options across four Tuscan villas in Bellorcia, Bellancino, Casa Ombuto and Torre del Tartufo.
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Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
Bryant Reed,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Lights automated with timers and presence detectors.
—
New Atlas,
14 June 2026
The tourney starts with two first-timers, which is quite fun.
—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
At last count, 42 advertisers had suited up for this year’s installment of the NBA Finals, with 24 first-timers activating across all Disney platforms.
—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
For the first time ever, now 48 teams compete, including first timers Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan.
—
Mattias Goldmann,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Punching above their weight Fifa’s decision to expand the World Cup finals from 32 to 48 teams has created more pathways for smaller countries to qualify, including first-timers Curaçao, Cape Verde, Jordan and Uzbekistan.
—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
11 June 2026
That will no doubt all change, of course, when the tournament kicks off at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca as the focus shifts back onto the field and 48 countries — including unfancied first-timers Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan — vie for the still-gleaming Jules Rimet.
—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
Tuscookany is one of the most accessible cooking school vacation in Italy for first-timers, offering both three-day and seven-night options across four Tuscan villas in Bellorcia, Bellancino, Casa Ombuto and Torre del Tartufo.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timers
clocks
Noun
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Kids are valuable clocks to have around.
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The cost for the center clocks in at $850 million and is privately funded.
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“Timers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timers. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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