times

Definition of timesnext
plural of time
1
as in moments
a particular point at which an event takes place remember that one time you tried to wash the dog in the sink

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as in days
an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing back in my parents' time, families usually had only one car

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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 But Caminero — who is only 23 years old — was the first repeat performer, winning unanimously both times. Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026 Flag football in this category is played 5-on-5, and for each team, there are always 3 athletes to 2 partners on the field at all times. Patricia Babcock McGraw Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026 Moline says 38 cases of mesothelioma have been diagnosed among the nearly 155,000 people enrolled in the World Trade Center Health Program to date, an incidence that already appears to be about three times as high as in the general population. Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026 Difficult or disruptive events can create opportunities to enact changes or policies that would be hard to implement during normal times. Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 Mookie Betts homered twice and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep four times in the eighth inning of an 8-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 Electrician wages are rising two to four times faster than wages overall. Pat Gelsinger, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026 The Pirates bullpen covered three scoreless frames as the Royals struck out 11 times in the game. Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026 According to the McKinsey report, secondhand shopping is growing at four times the speed of retail, at around 12% per year. Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • But when Emma never shows up to their meeting, Pao and Dante will have to go on an epic quest— filled with awkward moments, sarcasm, and somewhat reluctant friendships—to save their best friend.
    Kavya Dhillon, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026
  • In its strongest moments, the film illustrates how the often contradictory desires for individual liberation and family connection are universal experiences.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Feelings are simply experiences to be had, rather than invitations for self-condemnation.
    Marisa G. Franco, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Joining Angel Du$t has added a growing list of new experiences to a career that began in restaurants, basements and small Charlotte venues.
    Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Cazares begins most days at sunrise and works construction or as a day laborer throughout the city and suburbs.
    Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • On Thursday, the judge ordered the Kennedy Center to provide 30 days' notice before making any major physical changes to the building, including demolishing it.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • This leaves plenty of room for optimistic interpretation of just how much sleep many get, while ignoring factors such as sleep fragmentation or durations of sleep stages.
    Mike McRae September 17, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The new facility gives engineers more room to run higher-thrust firings and extend test durations.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Lady Gaga quietly welcomed her first baby in June 2026, according to news reports, after publicly expressing her desire to become a mom on numerous occasions.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The lightly oversized fit and polished silhouette make this a workhorse in your wardrobe for various occasions.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Lifeline’s production team creates an enchanting backdrop for the children’s adventures.
    Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Many adventures later, Portillo sold his business to private equity, his chain of thirty-eight restaurants and two commissaries valued at a cool billion.
    John Lanchester, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Home-server owners will already understand the attraction, and the pro’s solved this ages ago but spent a lot more than this.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Families Belden House & Mews and its accompanying restaurant, welcome children ages 12+.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The researchers argued that better stability testing will be essential for determining how laboratory results translate into real-world lifetimes.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
  • For the study authors, its primary contribution lies in establishing that the damage occurs, so clinicians can monitor these patients more closely during their lifetimes, said Rouhani, and identify issues at an earlier stage.
    Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 10 Sep. 2026

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