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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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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
To promote what executives described as modern ways of working, Elanco changed blueprint plans several times over the course of half a decade.
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Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
The federal government has either shut down or experienced funding gaps 14 times since 1980.
—Kevin Breuninger,sam Meredith, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Those artificial neurons never change, no matter how many times they are activated.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Board member Maria Alonzo read the statement in Spanish, pausing several times, removing her glasses and wiping away tears before the vote.
—Michael Dorgan , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
This season represents a redemption by literally returning to the show's roots, even if its connections are far-fetched at times.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
The Bills are looking to keep the good times rolling after winning four straight games.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The father was struck five times and the daughter twice; both survived.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Xi promised that within a decade, China will expand wind and solar power capacity to more than six times its 2020 level.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
The federal government has either shut down or experienced funding gaps 14 times since 1980.
—Kevin Breuninger,sam Meredith, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Those artificial neurons never change, no matter how many times they are activated.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Board member Maria Alonzo read the statement in Spanish, pausing several times, removing her glasses and wiping away tears before the vote.
—Michael Dorgan , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
This season represents a redemption by literally returning to the show's roots, even if its connections are far-fetched at times.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
The Bills are looking to keep the good times rolling after winning four straight games.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The father was struck five times and the daughter twice; both survived.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Xi promised that within a decade, China will expand wind and solar power capacity to more than six times its 2020 level.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for times
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According to authorities Gibson allowed his large dogs to roam freely in the neighborhood and a neighbor’s ring camera caught footage moments after the alleged atatck.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Instead of reacting to every downturn, remind yourself that these moments are temporary and that markets have always recovered over time.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The festival featured 185 films from 66 countries this year, drawing 208,111 attendees across online screenings and in-person cinema experiences in Jakarta.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Oct. 2025
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While Method acting has performers immerse themselves in a role by drawing from their own experiences and emotions for a more authentic portrayal, some even stay in character off-set.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
5 Oct. 2025
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He was sentenced to serve seven days in a DUI education center and ordered to pay a $350 fine and court fees.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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The city must notify the state at least 90 days before the first day of the month in which the ordinance is effective.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The spacecraft can reach speeds above Mach 20, maintain extreme conditions for longer durations, and sustain heavy g-forces.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
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Major limitations include small sample sizes and short study durations, a lack of long-term outcome data, mixed or contradictory findings, and a lack of consensus on the optimal dose and schedule, whether that is daily or weekly.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Sep. 2025
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Related recalls were first issued on August 19 and have since been expanded on eight occasions, with Lawrence Wholesale's recall the latest in the list.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Andrews and her longtime best friend, famed comedian Carol Burnett, performed together on a number of occasions, including for their 1962 CBS comedy special, Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The pedals are large and the handlebars are easy to grip, plus durable tires with rugged treads are perfect for off-road adventures.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Looking ahead to all of the tomorrows, all the adventures, the laughs, and all of the love.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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All other ages were in single digits, SSA said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Police discovered that two men, ages 37 and 41, had sustained gunshot wounds to the head.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Breast cancer impacts 1 in 8 women and 1 in 1,000 men over their lifetimes.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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According to the World Health Organization, one in three women will be the victim of some form of violence in their lifetimes.—
Stephanie DeCarolis,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Times.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/times. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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