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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
Kentucky entered Thursday night averaging nine turnovers per game but turned it over 10 times in the first half alone, and 20 for the game.
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Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Employees told responding sheriff's deputies that Naputi had previously stolen from the store seven other times since January 2024.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Those near misses helped extend Ole Miss drives at times.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Following the Iowa Legislature can seem intimidating at times.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026
What To Know Flight Aware's Misery Map shows the number of delays at certain times throughout the day, based on a four-hour time frame, two hours before and after the specific time.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Both Roseman and Fangio have been fairly resistant to moving Cooper DeJean, their starting nickel, to outside cornerback, although the CB2 spot was a question mark during the offseason and has at times been a liability during the 2025 season.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
The deal represents roughly six gigawatts of computing power, or about three times the amount of electricity the Hoover Dam can generate.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Tarantino has been known for his directorial fascination with feet, having depicted Thurman’s tootsies on-screen multiple times, as well as the majority of his leading ladies.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Employees told responding sheriff's deputies that Naputi had previously stolen from the store seven other times since January 2024.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Those near misses helped extend Ole Miss drives at times.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Following the Iowa Legislature can seem intimidating at times.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026
What To Know Flight Aware's Misery Map shows the number of delays at certain times throughout the day, based on a four-hour time frame, two hours before and after the specific time.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Both Roseman and Fangio have been fairly resistant to moving Cooper DeJean, their starting nickel, to outside cornerback, although the CB2 spot was a question mark during the offseason and has at times been a liability during the 2025 season.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
The deal represents roughly six gigawatts of computing power, or about three times the amount of electricity the Hoover Dam can generate.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Tarantino has been known for his directorial fascination with feet, having depicted Thurman’s tootsies on-screen multiple times, as well as the majority of his leading ladies.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for times
Noun
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His struggles are hurting the Broncos in the biggest moments, too.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pilots can capture footage directly from the cockpit perspective, preserving moments from flight sessions without relying on external cameras.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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The actress has opened up about how her own experiences as a mom of two helped her better step into the difficult role.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The fawner, scarred by past experiences of rejection, courts not just individuals but people in the aggregate—a monolithic other, dangling validation like a carrot.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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One of the victims, 18-year-old Kim Kha Huynh, was declared dead at the scene, while a second victim, 34-year-old Phuc Minh Vo of San Jose, died three days later in the hospital.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Several Venezuela residents told TIME that the fear of what might be discovered on their phone at a checkpoint has guided their behavior in the days since Maduro's ouster.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Hours of uniform length were widely adopted only in the 14th century, when clocks could maintain equal durations.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
21 Dec. 2025
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Follow-up durations averaged around one year, meaning that longer-term outcomes remain uncertain.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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His administration’s agenda has tugged the law to its limits on several occasions, and is currently undergoing multiple court battles on issues ranging from immigration to tariffs.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The waffle sweater material on this pair fits my criteria, and can be styled with a matching sweater, blouse, or casual sweatshirt for various occasions.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Other hotel highlights include a bowling alley, a karaoke room, and the chance to craft your own bespoke journey across Mongolia, complete with off-roading adventures and the ability to explore remote areas via a small plane.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
14 Jan. 2026
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The fanzine features the illustrated storyline that inspired the collection, and invites fans to delve deeper into Daisy Duck’s adventures.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Their two children, ages 4 and 1, were found physically unharmed in the residence when police conducted the welfare check.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Their two young children, ages 1 and 4, were also at the home at the time of the slayings, but were not physically harmed.—
Muri Assuncao,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Seibert left a long legacy with enough experiences for a few lifetimes, based on all the stories told Tuesday by speakers who included his niece, Doreen Below, and San Jose Fire Chief Robert Sapien.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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And that’s what makes this one of the most meaningful fresh starts of our lifetimes.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 Dec. 2025
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