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as in space
an indefinite but usually short period of time
we stayed at the fair for a while longer
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as in effort
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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as in when
at or during the time that
pay attention while I'm explaining how the new phone system works
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Of course, figuration was hot topic for a while, and then there was sort of this response to that, with the argument that abstraction is having a moment.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The singer-songwriter lived for a while in Echo Park, but spent a lot of his time downtown.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
Reserve center James Wiseman may be out for a while, if not the entire season, with a torn Achilles.
—Tony East, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Our exhibitor space is sold out and has been for a while.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Of course, figuration was hot topic for a while, and then there was sort of this response to that, with the argument that abstraction is having a moment.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The singer-songwriter lived for a while in Echo Park, but spent a lot of his time downtown.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
Reserve center James Wiseman may be out for a while, if not the entire season, with a torn Achilles.
—Tony East, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for while
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The company continues to focus on expanding its space infrastructure and services.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Tilting this model is easier than BioLite’s 425 headlamp thanks to a space between the band and light housing to hook your finger into.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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There are currently more than 200 voting and election cases pending across the nation, according to Marc Elias, a leader of Vice President Harris’s election litigation efforts.Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Vegas Justice League was presented with a key to the Las Vegas Strip in honor of their efforts in solving cold murder cases on October 30 at a ceremony where the LVMPD was also in attendance.Alaa Elassar, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Disney chefs sprinkled candy cane bits and pumped peppermint into the park’s classic hot chocolate.Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Scientists found mummies covered in ancient cheese By Rachel Feltman Scientists recently found some cheese that’s been developing its funk for a little bit longer than usual: 3,500 years or so.Popular Science Staff, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Always there were the references to Harvard, to his work as an architect and in philanthropy.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Another woman on the same app bailed a few days before our hangout because of work and personal stress.Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
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But scientists and doctors say things aren’t that simple — and a belief that exposing children to marijuana, either directly or indirectly, is harmless isn’t supported by the facts.Daniel M. Jimenez, The Cannifornian, 22 June 2017
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But with a full and volatile season behind them, the two have grown closer, prompting check-ins from Bradford last month, seeking tidbits from his coach who watched OTA practices on a tablet from his Kentucky retreat.Chad Graff, Twin Cities, 15 June 2017
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“While.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/while. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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