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as in experiences
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
enjoys telling us about the times he had while he was in the army
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as in durations
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress
how much time will the project take?
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Recent Examples of times
Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
The Horned Frogs’ chances of returning to March Madness appeared unlikely at times this season.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
At another center in Hubei, around 100 humanoid robots generate data by repeatedly performing actions such as folding and ironing clothes and wiping tables hundreds of times.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
The wait times and pay changes are a result of a partial shutdown that began in mid-February after Congress failed to pass funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees TSA.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
After Straus moved from Bayern Munich last season, the club struggled to learn his style, winning just three times in 16 games.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Tip times have yet to be announced.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
But oh, how the times have changed.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
Fast-spinning Didymos is 2,560 feet across with, according to the latest study, 200 times more mass than its sidekick.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
The Horned Frogs’ chances of returning to March Madness appeared unlikely at times this season.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
At another center in Hubei, around 100 humanoid robots generate data by repeatedly performing actions such as folding and ironing clothes and wiping tables hundreds of times.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
The wait times and pay changes are a result of a partial shutdown that began in mid-February after Congress failed to pass funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees TSA.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
After Straus moved from Bayern Munich last season, the club struggled to learn his style, winning just three times in 16 games.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Tip times have yet to be announced.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
But oh, how the times have changed.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
Fast-spinning Didymos is 2,560 feet across with, according to the latest study, 200 times more mass than its sidekick.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for times
Noun
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Those are the frustrating moments.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Among the slideshow of actors, executives, crew members and more who died in the last year, a few special moments stood out.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Curiously, the antidepressant effect emerged after the mind-altering experiences and persisted for more than a week, suggesting that ketamine might be doing more than making the patients trip.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics activities might look like children’s museums or other interactive and tactile learning experiences—think The Sloomoo Institute or the touch tank at your local aquarium.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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By winning its third game in three days, the Aztecs could’ve avoided rolling the dice on the selection committee’s calculations.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kramer said teams that visited Kansas City were here for various durations.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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While this design choice might seem inconvenient for prolonged use, a light press suffices, and most users will likely engage the stabilization for short durations.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Illinois also broke with federal vaccine recommendations on other occasions last year, deciding to continue to recommend hepatitis B vaccines for nearly all newborns and to continue to recommend COVID-19 vaccines for all children ages 6 to 23 months.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, social occasions will surprise you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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This week’s adventures in dining were a bit of a mixed bag of Lenten fish fry, catching up with a friend and fulfilling a craving.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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When the gang comes to the attention of Major Chester Campbell, a DCI in the Royal Irish Constabulary, the wheels are set in motion for adventures through the dangerous underworlds of early 20th-century Britain.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Most apps have questions requesting users’ ages, and some use specialized identification technology, but proponents say children are getting around these barriers.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Illinois also broke with federal vaccine recommendations on other occasions last year, deciding to continue to recommend hepatitis B vaccines for nearly all newborns and to continue to recommend COVID-19 vaccines for all children ages 6 to 23 months.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Researchers say robotic servicing systems could help extend satellite lifetimes, repair damaged components, or remove debris from orbit.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Note that 25% of owners expect to see a return to the all-time low rates of 2020-21 in their lifetimes.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Times.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/times. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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