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 The girls sometimes lived with their grandmother or an aunt, other times with their mother and Lasha’s father, who was a part of the sisters’ lives on and off until he was convicted of armed bank robbery in 2003. — Anja Aronowsky Cronberg, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026 He has been sacked 17 times in six games, but the blame really should be on the coach for having a poor game plan. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026 The human touch ArvatoConnect's Maxwell argued that average handling times may need to increase as employees take on more complex cases. — Lindsay Dodgson, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026 As part of its process, the powered gimbal moves the image around in the general direction the projector's already facing, stopping the movement several times in the process before continuing, and adjusting the image size several times as well. — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026 Hughes completed 10 of 17 passes for 113 yards and rushed 12 times for 146 more, giving him a hand in 259 of the Cowboys' 301 yards of offense. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 But a few times in recent years, Hollins, a veterinarian, tricked Jonathan and slid a cotton swab into the giant tortoise's mouth to get a saliva sample. — Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026 In short, the researchers somehow focused the X-rays into an area roughly 100,000 times smaller than the cross-section of a typical human hair. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 When Giamanco heard gunfire and saw the teacher physically struggling with the gunman, Giamanco entered the classroom and fired, striking the suspect multiple times and killing him, police said. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
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Noun
  • For many, a place remembered for its scenery also serves as a backdrop for personal moments of grief, reflection or healing, the survey said.
    — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But a few geological moments after the Laurentide sheet started re-expanding, humanity entered the chat.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Oct. 2026
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  • Amenities and experiences Dublin’s literary heritage, inspired by the likes of Oscar Wilde, seeps through the walls of The Wilder Townhouse and is reflected in thoughtful details throughout the entire experience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • One card was from a Syrian woman whose family discouraged her from sitting for an on camera to share her experiences as a refugee – so Sachs settles for filming a tribute to the woman’s cooking skills.
    — Will Tizard, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The third round of October Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in three days.
    — Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Five days ago, the two exchanged barbs and accusations in a debate on TV Band.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Various studies suggest that fenugreek may help lower blood sugar levels, but the doses and durations vary.
    — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 28 Oct. 2026
  • China has launched four spaceplane missions since 2020, with durations of up to nine months.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Meghan added that the holidays are a time to celebrate big occasions and also recognize beauty in the smaller moments.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2026
  • On only two other occasions in his 37 major finals has Djokovic won the first set but lost the match.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The reality star shared photos from her tropical birthday getaway, featuring colorful sunsets, underwater adventures, and what appears to be a stay at the exclusive Amanpulo resort.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026
  • In the book of remembrance, all moments, events, adventures, and experiences need to be expressed.
    — Jennifer Rich, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Local trunk-or-treaters of all ages can collect their first pieces of candy and check out custom classics, hot rods, lowriders and other vehicles from around the area.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Maine along with his two other sons, ages 15 and 16, and his 33-year-old girlfriend were pulled from the flames and remain in critical condition at local hospitals.
    — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
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  • Some researchers have linked chip manufacturing to thyroid and liver diseases, fertility problems, and cancer — an especially ironic outcome, given AI boosters’ claims that the technology will cure cancer within our lifetimes.
    — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026
  • In December 2015, Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, pledged 99% of their Facebook shares to charity during their lifetimes, to be managed through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, an LLC.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026

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“Times.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/times. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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