time of year

noun phrase

: period of the year : season
It's unusually hot for this time of year.

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Still, disappointments have been the norm at this time of year. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026 The snow season is generally over by April, and the weather tends to start drying out this time of year, with significant precipitation only to return in the fall. Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026 While seeds are recommended for fall planting, live plants are best planted in the garden at this time of year. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026 Reservoir storage is at 86% capacity, about 150% of the average for this time of year. Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for time of year

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“Time of year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20of%20year. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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