time

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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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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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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
  • The iconic sketch comedy show took a moment to recognize some of its past problematic moments during SNL50: The Anniversary Special on Sunday, Feb. 16.
    Liza Esquibias, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Mia was cornered into an apology, but understandably, no one is ready to forgive her in that moment, a harbinger for the next few hours that clearly has her spiraling.
    Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2025
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  • But some bureau veterans are worried that Bongino lacks the experience to serve as deputy director to help lead a key agency responsible for keeping Americans safe.
    Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 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
  • The world's tallest and second-fastest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, has reached its final days, as demolition crews prepare to implode the iconic ride that has towered over Six Flags Great Adventure for nearly 20 years.
    Mike Davis, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Schafer was aware of the executive order Donald Trump signed on his first day in office declaring that state agencies only recognize male and female genders as assigned at birth.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2025
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  • Variety will be on the ground in Berlin through the duration of the festival, which runs Feb. 13-23.
    William Earl, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
  • The early trial monitors are showing promise, sending back EKG readings, the duration between heart beats, and other crucial data.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Feb. 2025
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  • Szoboszlai’s runs force the opponent’s centre-backs to react, isolating Salah against his marker or, on other occasions, combining with the Egypt forward after disrupting the opposition’s defensive line.
    Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Trump has promised on numerous occasions that there would be no threat to Social Security under his second administration.
    Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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  • The Aries solar eclipse on March 29th lights up your adventure sector.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 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
  • Sales to retailers including Walmart, Whole Foods, Kroger and Publix were five times higher over the past month compared to the same period last year, according to data the company shared with CNN.
    Bryan Mena, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025
  • While both used the same chipset, the Pro model was equipped with a fan to cool down the chipset, allowing for faster performance over more extended periods due to the improved thermal efficiency.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The story ends in the village of Hammondsport, where Drew was killed, with a kind of incantation of the cycle of life on Keuka Lake.
    Willing Davidson, The New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2025
  • But that particular strand of my life seems to be quite healthy.
    Candace Bushnell, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2025

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“Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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