year

noun

Definition of yearnext
as in day

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Recent Examples of year Earlier this month, a drone struck a truck belonging to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) carrying 50 tons of relief supplies for displaced families — the second such incident involving a UNHCR aid truck this year, according to the agency. — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 Despite the cautions, the 39-year-old South Fulton mom had the rare distinction among new parents of getting a full nights rest soon after her son, Asher, was born. — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 20 July 2026 Argentina were carried to Sunday’s final by a wave of emotion and by the genius of their 39-year-old captain. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for year
Recent Examples of Synonyms for year
  1. day
  2. period
  3. time
  4. cycle
  5. generation
  6. era
Noun
  • But its crude imports have fallen dramatically during the course of the war, tumbling below 8 million barrels per day from more than 12 million a day before the war, according to maritime data company Signal Ocean Research.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • The following auction climbed further, to just over $329 per megawatt-day for 2026/2027, the market's price cap for a second consecutive year.
    — Anna Demeo, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of day
Noun
  • Available listings in June increased by only 4% versus the same period last year, Rollins indicated.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Villa’s scouting department had tracked Mbaye closely for a long period, with the club holding talks across different windows.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of period
Noun
  • The rental is free for six months, which is the typical length of time a bassinet is used before the baby is too big for it or is able to get onto their hands and knees independently.
    — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • After a strong start to the tournament, the reigning champions teetered on the brink of elimination throughout the knockout stage, trailing Egypt and England until the closing stages, needing extra time to overcome Cape Verde and Switzerland.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of time
Noun
  • Alan Ritchson, star of Reacher, has been coming after those named in the Epstein files during the press cycle for his new movie Motor City.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 July 2026
  • Like LeVota, Tarwater is committed to some sort of refund to homeowners who allegedly overpaid during the 2023 property tax cycle.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of cycle
Noun
  • Another generation of family members and in-laws developed Ballantyne, another upscale neighborhood with homes, restaurants, retail, and corporate offices.
    — Chase Jordan July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • This might help teach younger generations how to hunt, Higuera says.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 23 July 2026
Definition of generation
Noun
  • Last December, Berman outdid himself, landing $867 million in financing from a group of lenders that include Apollo Global and JPMorgan Chase to convert a 1960s-era office building at 111 Wall Street.
    — Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
  • Fans nostalgic for that era and the group’s distinct soulful sound have been waiting for new music ever since.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026
Definition of era

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