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 Batting leadoff, Benge scored three times and became the fourth Mets rookie with five hits and a homer in one game. Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 8 June 2026 Tensions have remained high since the ceasefire, and the two sides have launched attacks on each other multiple times in recent weeks. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 June 2026 Portland struggled to hold on to the ball and turned it over nine times in the third quarter, allowing the Sparks to outscore them 23-12. Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 Solo is now but a distant memory, and the Weapons star has proven himself several times over. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 8 June 2026 The interview was interrupted multiple times because of rain pattering against the barn roof where it was being held. Emily Chang, ABC News, 7 June 2026 The Malcolm in the Middle, 70, actress has worked with Molina, 73, five times in various projects over the years, including in their new sci-fi series, The Boroughs, on Netflix. Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026 The party at Chandler Stadium quickly turned sour, the fun times suppressed by the possibility of a special Georgia Tech season ending in the NCAA regionals again. Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 1 June 2026 At other times, leaders need to be the guide on the side. Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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Noun
  • Yet leave your room for a few moments and it will miraculously have been spruced up on your return, your linen slippers realigned, and an evil eye charm placed upon your pillow.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Casillo delves into Monroe’s bipolar disorder and other intimate moments in this comprehensive biography that features dozens of new interviews.
    Pat Saperstein, Variety, 1 June 2026
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  • As more travelers ditch tourist traps in favor of authentic experiences, craft markets have become one of the most rewarding ways to see the real side of a destination — and bring home a souvenir that actually means something.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
  • The customer then lays down on the bed and first experiences a dry scalp massage and a massage of their neck and upper shoulders while settling in.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • The letter writer was 20, reeling and absent for mom’s final days.
    Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 8 June 2026
  • Just days before the first article drawn from Silent Spring appeared in the pages of The New Yorker in June 1962, Carson had flown to California to deliver the commencement speech at Scripps College.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • The company says the system uses lighter and more efficient refrigeration equipment, helping reduce weight while supporting extended flight durations.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
  • Vigilance elevated for extended durations leads to a drop in recovery.
    Sherry McAllister, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Noun
  • Special occasions celebrators, romantic weekenders, limelight-shunning VIPs, and families who want to be by the water can all be found lounging around the resort.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • The couple demanded her passport and would not pay her salary on several occasions.
    Tim Fang, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • There are also programs based on nutrition, creative expression, and physical adventures.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
  • This is a year of new beginnings, adventures and major changes.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • For children ages four and up, there’s the Adventure Zone kids club with indoor slides and arts and crafts, while fish feeding and guided nature walks happen at the Eco Centre.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • PwC’s 2026 Alpha Survey found that 97% of kids ages 7-14 make purchasing decisions independently at least some of the time, with 61% pointing to social media as the main driver of their buying decisions, outpacing peer influence and significantly surpassing traditional channels like TV advertising.
    Brieane Olson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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  • Both of those probes are also operating well beyond their original mission lifetimes.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 3 June 2026
  • Holdovers in Uni markets include UK and Ireland with $2M and a $9M running cume, surpassing lifetimes of Hereditary and Speak No Evil, and having previously overtaken The Black Phone and The Substance.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 31 May 2026

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