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 The pro-Palestinian activism of the past year and a half has been characterized at times by intimidation, which may have undermined the reputation of protest. Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025 Only families living in Kansas are being considered at this time. The Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2025 Jenkins won the 1971 NL Cy Young with the Cubs and was named an All-Star three times. Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025 The total this time might be towards the higher end of that historic variance, with so many teams still involved in the race. Paul Taylor, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for time
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Noun
  • An unexpected benefit is that the doctors and nurses treating these patients in their final moments were also uplifted by fulfilling their wishes and felt a deeper sense of purpose and meaning.
    Hansa Bhargava, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The segment displayed an image of Wallen walking off the stage. 'Get me to God's country': Morgan Wallen abruptly leaves 'SNL' stage Ego Nwodim accidentally prompts audience to curse on 'Weekend Update': 'Lorne's gonna be mad' One moment of the show may have left the network's censors unhappy.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
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  • With annual trading volumes now reportedly exceeding $3 trillion, Xia sees AI integration as the next frontier for cryptocurrency exchanges in 2025, potentially redefining trading experiences for both newcomers and experienced traders.
    Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • About Athena Elite Sports: With over 20 years of experience in youth programming, Athena prepares students for the all-important transition from high school to college through programs and activities that inspire academic and sporting development, personal growth and cultural understanding.
    Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The new board will be responsible for the day to day management of Apex and will be key in setting the company’s agenda for future and long term growth.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
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  • What To Know Retirement checks are distributed throughout the month, based on the recipient's birth date and the duration of their benefit payments.
    Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
  • In February 2023, the company sent a wide email to all customers extending the maximum fade duration to three years and offering refunds if a tattoo outlasts that time frame.
    Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • For the occasion, Joanna wore a $798 strapless floral Mac Duggal gown complete with a vibrant pattern and voluminous fit-and-flare silhouette that made the classic print feel totally fresh.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Different occasions call for different food, of course.
    Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • What follows in the eight-part series is equal parts humor and heartbreak, as Molly pursues comical dating adventures while grappling with her declining health.
    Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • In some ways, China's ambivalence about taking on greater global responsibilities mirrors Americans' wariness and weariness with foreign adventures, against the background of domestic political and economic woes.
    Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
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  • He's been a friend of mine for a long period of time.
    Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Despite that provision, CBS made numerous deals in Australia and New Zealand for a longer period of time.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
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  • Find the little trans child that is ruining your life.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • By Jenna Ryu To say the last few years of Olivia Munn’s life have been a rollercoaster doesn’t fully capture what she’s been through.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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