as in clock
a device to measure time
set the kitchen timer to 30 minutes
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It’s equipped with three cleaning modes that can cater to your specific needs, plus a 2-minute timer to help keep track of time.
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
The sleep timer was tested earlier this year for Premium members, and will come to the YouTube mobile app.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Oct. 2024
Next, bring the water to a boil, and start your timer when the water starts boiling.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
Additionally, set your lights on timers to turn off between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., which coincides with the peak activity times for migrating birds.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
The sleep timer was tested earlier this year for Premium members, and will come to the YouTube mobile app.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Oct. 2024
Next, bring the water to a boil, and start your timer when the water starts boiling.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
Additionally, set your lights on timers to turn off between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., which coincides with the peak activity times for migrating birds.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Timer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timer. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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