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 who want to try Grogu Mode but are uncertain of the steps can politely ask for assistance from the Disneyland cast member who should be happy to help.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
In the South, especially, additional watering sessions might be needed when temperatures soar into the 90s and stay there for days on end, and on welcome rainy days in the summer heat, timers need a rain-delay feature.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Stupidly Clear Especially with extras and first-timers.
—Chris Cardillo, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and many other retailers have extended their discounts to today, but the countdown timers are ticking.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
His fellow passengers stepped in as timers and witnesses.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Highlights from the season included Amy Poehler and Tina Fey reuniting to play Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem, respectively; Jack Black being inducted into the five-timers club; and Bowen Yang saying goodbye on his final show with a tearful, meta sketch about leaving a job.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 17 May 2026
The resort has an excellent surfing program called SurfX, tailored for first-timers, pros, and everyone in between.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Advertisement The Wonderfools Season 2 The series ends with Un-jeong back at the city hall, going out with part-timers Chae-ni, Ro-bin, and Kyung-hoon to keep an eye on the town.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 15 May 2026
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
In the South, especially, additional watering sessions might be needed when temperatures soar into the 90s and stay there for days on end, and on welcome rainy days in the summer heat, timers need a rain-delay feature.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Stupidly Clear Especially with extras and first-timers.
—Chris Cardillo, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and many other retailers have extended their discounts to today, but the countdown timers are ticking.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
His fellow passengers stepped in as timers and witnesses.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Highlights from the season included Amy Poehler and Tina Fey reuniting to play Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem, respectively; Jack Black being inducted into the five-timers club; and Bowen Yang saying goodbye on his final show with a tearful, meta sketch about leaving a job.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 17 May 2026
The resort has an excellent surfing program called SurfX, tailored for first-timers, pros, and everyone in between.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Advertisement The Wonderfools Season 2 The series ends with Un-jeong back at the city hall, going out with part-timers Chae-ni, Ro-bin, and Kyung-hoon to keep an eye on the town.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timers
clocks
Noun
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As the season started collapsing around the Knicks, the Garden shot clocks malfunctioned in Game 5, forcing the use of old-school clocks on the floor.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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The public is largely supportive of locking their clocks.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
22 May 2026
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“Timers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timers. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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