times

noun

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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2
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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3
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 Another study published by the CDC in March 2022 showed that unvaccinated adults were 12 times more likely to be hospitalized than those who had received an initial series and booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 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 His blood alcohol level was documented to be three times the legal limit to drive in Minnesota. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 3 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 To anyone within the beam, the satellite will reflect sunlight four times brighter than a full Moon. — Chris Young july 28, Refractor, 28 July 2026 Standard Chartered's Geoff Kendrick found stablecoin turnover running at about six times a month, roughly double two years ago. — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s wife, Mia, was shot multiple times Sunday evening in their home on Northpark Drive. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for times
  1. moments
  2. experiences
  3. days
  4. durations
  5. occasions
  6. adventures
  7. ages
  8. lifetimes
Noun
  • The most chatter from fans of Roku City — yes, a screen saver has many, many devotees — springs from the Easter eggs, a revolving selection of more than 40 pop-culture moments and nostalgic references that populate the screen.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
  • There are a few brief, shining glimpses of the chemistry and character moments that made the first movie such a joy—like the early party scene where the team tries to lift Thor’s hammer—but Ultron is otherwise a slog.
    — EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of moments
Noun
  • Cooking classes, yoga lessons, meditation experiences, and live entertainment are also vacation activities that enhance the body and the spirit.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • That means strengthening the connection between our clubs and their communities, creating unforgettable experiences for fans, and making sure the excitement generated this summer becomes lasting momentum for Major League Soccer.
    — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of experiences
Noun
  • In September 2025, Kotb beamed from ear to ear on Haley Joy and Hope’s first days of third and first grade, respectively.
    — Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • North of the border, in British Columbia, hundreds more homes were lost this week, and 15,000 people are currently under evacuation, with extreme fire weather conditions predicted to worsen in the coming days.
    — John Vaillant, Time, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of days
Noun
  • 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
  • Throughout the study, all participants wore wrist monitors that tracked their physical activity and sleep durations.
    — Brian Mastroianni, Health, 20 July 2026
Definition of durations
Noun
  • Esponda almost came off the beam on two occasions, but showed incredible fight to salvage the routine.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • On multiple occasions, Drake has given fans thousands of dollars in cash.
    — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of occasions
Noun
  • At 80, Smyrna resident Kay Braswell is still lacing up her hiking boots and setting out on adventures around the world.
    — Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike many of the finest automakers that are waiting to reveal their latest adventures in engineering and design during Northern California’s Monterey Car Week, Bugatti has not left us in suspense.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of adventures
Noun
  • The panel endorsed the drugmaker’s request for traditional approval for the vaccine in adults ages 50 to 64 and accelerated approval for adults 65 and older, which requires further trials to prove clinical benefit.
    — Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • As of late, celebrities of all ages have made a convincing case for low-rise jeans.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of ages
Noun
  • Novel health threats will inevitably return in our lifetimes.
    — Ronald Nahass, STAT, 6 Aug. 2026
  • That hearing ended with Kohberger being given four lifetimes in prison without parole for each of the murders.
    — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of lifetimes

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