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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4
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 Tool call volume is not stable, and Arcade says its own call volume grew 25 times in six months. Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026 The Public Defender's Office said Govindbhai, without double-checking the plate numbers, walked to the driver's side door and struck the window with his baton four times, smashing the glass. Jose Fabian, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 The report takes an Arctic-wide view of the rapidly changing environment in the region, which is warming at about three times the rate of the rest of the globe. Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 No wonder Izzy gets pilloried so many times just for having the driest sense of humor. Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026 At many times, there is also a different kind of on-screen chatter. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026 One of the loveliest times of day is in the morning when sun streams through the windows that look out onto the street. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Blankenship has developed multiple times in television, including shows for Amazon and Netflix. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026 Jayne was married three times over the years, including to Hargitay’s dad, Mickey Hargitay, and had five children. Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Domestic deployments have generally been reserved for relatively brief moments of extraordinary unrest, major security threats or natural disasters.
    Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • His family is now part of a program built for moments like that involving a simple tool that could save a life.
    Noel Brennan, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Advisors and travel executives attending Virtuoso Travel Week, which is being held this week in Las Vegas, have diverse opinions and experiences.
    Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Across the world, travelers are looking toward truly immersive experiences that invite them to weave, carve, throw clay, dye fabric, or cook alongside local communities.
    Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
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  • Its deployment has included a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea of more than 240 days.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Al Sharaa reached an agreement with Moscow just days ago over two key Russian outposts in Syria; the Mediterranean coastal bases will be transferred to Syrian control.
    Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
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  • This approach isn’t all that different from last year for the fourth-year quarterback; Young played for varying durations in two of the Panthers’ three preseason contests in 2025.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Space-grade storage must withstand radiation, operate within strict power limitations and maintain data integrity over long mission durations.
    Ben Topor, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • On some occasions, threats arose after inspectors detected pests and were pressured not to report them, said an official familiar with their work who spoke on condition of anonymity for security reasons.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • On at least two occasions, Beckham looked to have worked his way free of coverage, but the ball didn’t go his way.
    Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Their friendship was one of many laughs, songs and adventures.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • There are endless possibilities for future adventures — and perhaps some awards love could help encourage more.
    Matt Minton, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Differences in ages between adults aren’t inherently problematic, but one’s experiences in life can change dramatically between 18 and 23.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Arsenal usually buy players to perform in their peak ages rather than buying young to then sell on.
    Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Novel health threats will inevitably return in our lifetimes.
    Ronald Nahass, STAT, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Kohberger pleaded guilty to murder in July 2025 in a deal with prosecutors that spared him the death penalty, and was ultimately sentenced to four lifetimes in prison without the possibility of parole.
    Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

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“Times.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/times. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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