time

1
as in moment
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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3
as in day
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 duration
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 time And for the first time in more than two decades, the Israeli military this week deployed tanks to the West Bank. Jeremy Diamond, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025 The order marks the first time the country has ever had a national language. Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2025 The metal is Omega’s own alloy and offers corrosion resistance without verdigris-oxidation, allowing a slow aging process that results in a natural and beautiful patina over a longer period of time. Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025 Not being able to swatch lipstick on your skin can make the process difficult, but Della says to know ahead of time your most flattering shade and undertone. Claire Sullivan, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for time
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Noun
  • Gene Hackman could utter just four simple words, and make a great film moment.
    Scott Simon, NPR, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Showing these moments of levity was my way of honoring that.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • To use the newest experience of Facebook, switch to a supported browser.
    facebook.com, facebook.com, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Add in Unai Emery’s experience in Europe, and Villa will fancy their chances against most teams, including likely quarter-final opponents Liverpool (who could only draw 2-2 at Villa Park last month).
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Washington — House Republicans are pursuing a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through September, looking to shore up support for the continuing resolution with less than 10 days to prevent a government shutdown.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
  • There’s no reason to use different color-grading to signal flashback vs present day.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Instead of submitting employees’ itineraries for the entirety of the H-1B visa duration to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), employers now only have to offer key information about their employees’ duties and locations of work.
    Sophie Alcorn, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
  • The weighted average rating is an A and duration is only about a quarter of a year, Kelly said.
    Michelle Fox, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Miller, the face of Frame’s Spring 2025 campaign alongside Green, had arrived in Paris just the night before for the occasion.
    Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
  • One way to facilitate conversations is requiring occasions where cell phones are put away.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Written alongside Daniel Lenihan, the swashbuckling adventure marked the beginning of Hackman's literary career.
    Megan Cartwright, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Guests using Universal Play will also be able to earn points for their Hogwarts house and tackle exclusive adventures with the new wands.
    Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • He’s also been New York’s savior during a turbulent period since Jan. 1, pulling out late-game heroics several times over the last few weeks to help the Knicks stay slotted in the No. 3 spot in the East.
    James L. Edwards III, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
  • The first period featured six shots by each side but no pucks finding the back of the net.
    Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Required reading Natasha Jonas: A day in the life of a world champion (Photo: Zac Goodwin / PA Images via Getty Images) Sarah Shephard spent 10 years at Sport magazine before becoming Deputy Head of Content at The Coaches' Voice.
    Sarah Shephard, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
  • There is no formula, scoring system or checklist in determining the news value of a life.
    Clay Risen, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2025

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“Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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