IN TIME Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

in time

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Definition of in time

as in eventually

at a later time I know you're upset now, but you'll feel better in time.

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Recent Examples of in time The Associated Press in May reported that the stadium was on track to be finished in time for the start of the 2028 season. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026 Each night just before sunset, the birds return en masse, just in time for diners to enjoy their birdsong. — Ronee Uyeshiro, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026 The Pentagon did not respond to USA TODAY’s request for comment in time for publication. — Austin Fast, USA Today, 26 July 2026 But that doesn’t reveal much—middle age isn’t just a point in time but a phase of life. — Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in time

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