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 At other times, Manning has shown the ability to move around well in the pocket to buy time, or just run for positive yards. — Mac Engel october 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2026 The Rams — playing without Donald and Myles Garrett — sacked Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts four times during the 24-20 victory. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026 Other times, a bike maker can slap on a new paint job, a different set of wheels and a cushier seat, and somehow end up with a bike that sells like hotcakes. — New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026 All times, totality durations and historical cloud cover data come from Time and Date. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026 There were some concerns that the dress was too awkward and heavy to move in, with the bride reportedly practicing her curtsey multiple times. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 10 Oct. 2026 In the series, a young man buried in debt takes a part-time job paying 50 times the minimum wage, at a staffing agency where every shift could kill him. — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 After struggling to find playing time as a rookie with the Broncos, Barron trained up to three times a day. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026 Some experts point to worsening public health since the 2008 financial crisis, citing factors such as growing obesity, long hospital waiting times, the cost-of-living crisis and other social causes. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 4 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for times
  1. moments
  2. experiences
  3. days
  4. durations
  5. occasions
  6. adventures
  7. ages
  8. lifetimes
Noun
  • That night’s show was reduced from 29 to 19 songs, between the concert running late from the interruption and Toomey likely not being able to duplicate Castronovo’s lead singing moments as well as his drumming.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • From its opening moments, Zoe Kazan’s epic, sprawling Netflix adaptation of John Steinbeck’s 1952 novel, East of Eden, announces that the monstrous Cathy Ames (played by Florence Pugh) is the true center of the story.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of moments
Noun
  • In addition to the restaurants above, special dining experiences are hosted on property several nights a week in the Resol Garden, an outdoor space beside the main restaurant Itzam with an open woodfire grill.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Jessica Biel has found her next feature project in Playmates, the Searchlight flick inspired by filmmaker Lorraine Nicholson’s experiences growing up at the Playboy Mansion.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of experiences
Noun
  • The aircraft carrier spent more than 260 consecutive days at sea without a port call, with reports of supply shortages, broken plumbing and eight suicide attempts among its crew.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • This amount is roughly equivalent to two days of production shut down by the storm.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of days
Noun
  • Two weeks after its record-breaking IPO in mid-June, the space exploration company raised $25 billion in bonds at different durations.
    — Seema Mody, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Each implant can be programmed to recognize pulses with specific voltages and durations, allowing the network to selectively activate individual devices.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of durations
Noun
  • Facing elections in three weeks, Netanyahu has repeated that statement on multiple occasions, rarely if ever mentioning that not all of the hostages returned home alive.
    — Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Miami pass rush had been building toward a breakout game and finally got it against Minnesota, sacking quarterback Kyler Murray four times and hitting him on several other occasions.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of occasions
Noun
  • Covering two floors with expansive views of the Hills, the office doubles as a museum for memorabilia that chronicles the adventures of Hollywood’s most consequential childhood besties.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • For one thing, somebody whose adventures often begin alone has accumulated a surprising number of people along the way.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of adventures
Noun
  • The gift targets kids ages 11 to 17 in lower-income areas, with extra emphasis on those near the couple’s central Texas home.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Still, people of all ages should continue to be offered education and safe spaces for healing, Layden said.
    — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of ages
Noun
  • Very few people—if any others at all—will ever reach a 13-figure net worth in their lifetimes.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • About one in three women is expected to face an anxiety or depressive disorder in their lifetimes.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of lifetimes

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“Times.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/times. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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