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
  • By Gal Beckerman One of the stranger moments among many in yesterday’s White House presser turned grudge match with Volodymyr Zelensky was a query about the Ukrainian president’s outfit.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Delaying the decision could increase anticipation and deliver a more memorable storyline moment.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • This late-night experience can get even more exciting with a hybrid DJ set, special dancers with disco-ball heads, and unique presentations of after-hours snacks.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
  • By giving users a taste of the experience, Spotify converts many free users into paying subscribers.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 26 Feb. 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
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • There was the odd occasion where something not fitting or a dress hugging my body in all the wrong ways got to me.
    Molly Codyre, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
  • For the occasion, Munn wore an all-black vintage 2003 archival Yves Saint Laurent halter dress with a relaxed fit.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Written alongside Daniel Lenihan, the swashbuckling adventure marked the beginning of Hackman's literary career.
    Megan Cartwright, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The Aries solar eclipse on March 29th lights up your adventure sector.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • This period often coincides with when relationships have fizzled down from being exciting flings to long-term commitments.
    Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
  • The postwar period then witnessed a proliferation of supranational integrationist projects in Western Europe.
    TIME, TIME, 23 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Detectives have interviewed some of the teen’s former teachers, who said Canales was very involved in her daughter’s life.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2025
  • But in villages such as Grindelwald, sledding is just a part of winter life.
    Terry Ward, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025

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“Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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