whiles

noun

Definition of whilesnext
plural of while
1
as in minutes
an indefinite but usually short period of time we stayed at the fair for a while longer

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Relevance
2
as in works
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiles
  1. days
  2. efforts
  3. moments
Noun
  • Pre-Order Early Access Fans pre-ordering the game before October 8 will receive two days of early access.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The biggest Oktoberfest in the world still unfolds in Munich, where the annual party draws some 6 million visitors over 16 days.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of days
Noun
  • The death toll related directly or indirectly to Helene grew to more than 184, and it was expected the number could rise as search and rescue efforts continued.
    John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The key piece of advice to keep in mind during your process improvement efforts is that your changes should always be based on data and a deep understanding of how your processes actually work.
    Shoeb Javed, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of efforts
Noun
  • In their last moments on the phone last Friday, Alonso described the moment panic set in for Andrade as water flooded the streets.
    Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This negative perception, stemming from my formative years, made positive feedback feel exceedingly rare, reserved only for moments of exceptional performance.
    Dr. Flo Falayi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of moments
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