WHILES Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

whiles

noun

Definition of whiles

plural of while

as in minutes

an indefinite but usually short period of time we stayed at the fair for a while longer

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as in works

the active use of energy in producing a result it's not worth my while to fix it, so we'll get a new one

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Recent Examples of whiles UCHealth’s decision to postpone surgeries whiles staff addressed the sterilization problem stands out from other hospitals that have found themselves in similar situations. — Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025

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Noun

In the second quarter, the Dream’s first basket didn’t come until a little over three minutes into the period.

— Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Just 10 minutes from Lagos and 15 minutes from Portimão, Palmares strikes an ideal balance between accessibility and seclusion.

— Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of minutes

Noun

Her international exhibitions attracted huge crowds and her works often sold for more than $1 million.

— Kaori Kaneko, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Other highlights include the 50th anniversary of Anacostia Park’s beloved roller skating pavilion; fairs dedicated to works by female artists; and international festivals with food, music and dancing.

— Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of works

Noun

The track, which blends smooth R&B vocals with contemporary pop production, came almost a decade after bits of the song first leaked on social media.

— Caché McClay, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Lechter selected the best bits and organized them into six lessons spread over 10 chapters.

— Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of bits

Noun

Minneola City Councilman David Yeager’s efforts to annex his new home into the city earlier this summer sparked a nasty debate on the council that led to two members being censured last week for incivility.

— James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Search and rescue efforts are only just beginning, and these first hours are filled with uncertainty, but also with hope.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of efforts

Noun

Bright light or grow lights are essential for keeping indoor cuttings healthy and thriving during shorter days.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
Federer didn’t have too many prickly relationships during his playing days, and there were plenty of candidates.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of days

Noun

In cases that are considered to be too severe — such as when a pregnant woman at the center began experiencing labor pains — those individuals are airlifted to a nearby hospital.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
California has taken pains to eliminate coal as a source of electricity, and this would be the first coal export terminal in California — or anywhere on the West Coast.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of pains

Noun

That may still be the case in the coming weeks, but the second episode of HBO’s Lanterns makes for a fairly solid (if simple and straightforward) follow-up with some wildly entertaining moments.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Shifting from summer’s swimwear, the brand’s new drop makes for statement-making moments with individual versatile pieces for the months ahead.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of moments

Noun

With that, his exertions in perfecting his homegrown colony process—the green smoothie for caterpillars, testing procedures for parasites—came into clearer view for me.

— Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Thanks to the quality of the fish, word of mouth, foreign guidebooks, and now Moe’s exertions on Instagram, there are long lines at the door, especially on weekends.

— David Remnick, New Yorker, 8 June 2026

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