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 Winning another Emmy is off the table, though, making this a race between the gifted Seehorn, a perennial Emmy underachiever, and Russell, nominated five times as actor and still looking for her first trophy. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually. — Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026 Since launching in 1992, Powerball jackpots have been hit more than 400 times. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 7 July 2026 The hotel offers a shuttle three times a day to and from the closest train stations, which could take you to Kyoto in just 20-30 minutes. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 In 2022, 16% of the bull runners were Americans, the largest percentage among foreigners and four times more than those from neighboring France, according to Pamplona’s City Hall. — ABC News, 6 July 2026 Rogers had an option to buy the Kilmer stake this summer, and Staffieri has publicly said many times the company would exercise the option. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026 By comparison, Cuba’s neighbor, the Dominican Republic, reported more than 10 times as many tourists over the same period. — Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 That’s how fertile the soccer talent is in Brazil, a country that has won the World Cup a record five times. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for times
  1. moments
  2. experiences
  3. days
  4. durations
  5. occasions
  6. adventures
  7. ages
  8. lifetimes
Noun
  • Ronaldo, 41, one of the most legendary scorers in the history of soccer, burst into tears, soaking up the final moments of the game.
    — Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • This contributed to beautiful surprises, moments of repose, and bold flavors on each day of my visit.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of moments
Noun
  • Attendees can learn about current conditions, share their experiences traveling along Snelling and Montreal avenues, provide input for improvements and ask questions.
    — Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
  • For consumption, Temasek sees opportunities in spending on experiences over goods, and homegrown consumer brands that have proved innovation capabilities, over foreign brands.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Definition of experiences
Noun
  • The timing of his start Saturday, three days before the Midsummer Classic, suggested as much.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Cholowsky visited Chicago for a few days in early June, talking to coaches and executives, hanging out with players and listening to Jerry Reinsdorf’s baseball stories.
    — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of days
Noun
  • The modular design also supports flexible storage durations of 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • These personalized vacations allow travelers to choose their companions, customize itineraries, and select flexible dates and durations, avoiding potential personality clashes.
    — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of durations
Noun
  • England was in the final eight for the 11th time and has advanced to the semifinals on three previous occasions.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
  • In the years since Tyson’s dominance, Floyd Mayweather Jr has been convicted of domestic violence and battery on multiple occasions.
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of occasions
Noun
  • The bittersweet farewell makes way for more adventures and hardships, ups and downs, to come.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 9 July 2026
  • Van Dyke portrayed Bert, the chimney sweep who joined Mary Poppins and the kids on their adventures.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Definition of adventures
Noun
  • The roster should have the names and ages or dates of birth of the driver, any staff member and all children aboard, the letter states.
    — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 9 July 2026
  • Two men and three boys, ages 15, 16 and 17, allegedly attacked a man as a group, knocking him unconscious and inflicting what were described as life-threatening injuries.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of ages
Noun
  • The tax-advantaged 503A accounts went live over the holiday weekend, and they are aimed at allowing children to build long-term savings over their lifetimes.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • And yet, in only a handful of lifetimes, America has reshaped the world, as our notion of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness spread to the tiniest towns and the biggest stages.
    — Lonnie G. Bunch III, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
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