timers

plural of timer

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Recent Examples of timers Texas Melt Any first-timers might mistakenly make their way only through the most obvious options—classic breakfast plates and waffles—but the Texas Melts have always been perhaps the most delectable category on the menu. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 July 2026 Baldwin was smiling, too, because of the opportunity to be among the game’s best, some of whom were first-timers like himself and others who should end up in Cooperstown. Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 15 July 2026 In the new season, filmed in Thailand, 24 returning players and first-timers compete for a share of the $500,000 grand prize. Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 Water usage for both types can be further reduced by pairing them with smart controllers and timers. Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 13 July 2026 The food hits with spice and comfort, and those cooking behind the counter make first-timers feel like regulars. Rafael Pena, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 To two first-timers, the bar’s fittingly morose, all-black exterior cut an unassuming figure on the quiet block. Marina Harss, New Yorker, 10 July 2026 Multi-sport options are popular for families or first-timers, combining activities like biking, hiking, and kayaking. Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 And if out-of-towners are visiting, the ranks of the older timers swells a few more. Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timers
clocks
Noun
  • Adults with lower handgrip strength showed accelerated biological aging on epigenetic clocks, which measure DNA methylation to reveal a person’s true biological age.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
  • Since childhood, my bedside clocks have been a series of red, seven-segment LED clock-radio specials from Walmart or Target.
    Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026

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