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Recent Examples of periods
Simisola Ade, a physician assistant based in London in the United Kingdom, previously told Newsweek that sitting still for long periods—especially on flights over four hours—can elevate the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
This mirrors how elite athletes train—periods of intense effort followed by active recovery.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Two periods later, Dobbins read Denver’s front perfectly on a carry and jump-cut through a wide-open hole.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
During periods of heavy rainfall, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas, the risk of flooding escalates.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
On a good day, the Undervale houses maybe two living human guests and at least a couple dozen haunts of all demographics, time periods and modes of death — including the brother Katherine inherited it all from, the cheerfully feckless Nathan (Will Forte).
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Geochemical analysis suggests that the specific resin mentioned came from Araucariaceae, an ancient family of large trees common during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Solid rocket motors can be stored for longer periods of time and are easier to conceal, transport, and launch on demand.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Legacy staking platforms were too rigid—users were required to lock assets for longer periods, and security was not guaranteed.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
This mirrors how elite athletes train—periods of intense effort followed by active recovery.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Two periods later, Dobbins read Denver’s front perfectly on a carry and jump-cut through a wide-open hole.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
During periods of heavy rainfall, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas, the risk of flooding escalates.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
On a good day, the Undervale houses maybe two living human guests and at least a couple dozen haunts of all demographics, time periods and modes of death — including the brother Katherine inherited it all from, the cheerfully feckless Nathan (Will Forte).
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Geochemical analysis suggests that the specific resin mentioned came from Araucariaceae, an ancient family of large trees common during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Solid rocket motors can be stored for longer periods of time and are easier to conceal, transport, and launch on demand.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Legacy staking platforms were too rigid—users were required to lock assets for longer periods, and security was not guaranteed.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for periods
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Jackson faced several setbacks this season but proved her fitness during the 100-meter dash rounds the past two days.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Because of its open-work design, the sweater makes a versatile choice for cool, end-of-summer nights and warm fall days.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The organization's mission includes creating opportunities for artists of all ages and backgrounds, Jordan told gala guests.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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This weekend continued a trend of movies that court audiences of all ages and various genres, although horror has been a highlight leading into the fall season.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While seemingly cyclical in nature, past eras of violence do not necessarily dictate the future, argued Galston.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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In these glorious old eras, banks came into being and operated like any other business.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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These entries, laying out a monthslong plot in excruciating detail, revealed multiple visits to Tops Friendly Markets to survey the store’s layout and analyze a Google graph feature for the location’s busiest times.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Change is inherently pressured, and building 'organizational muscles' in times of adversity helps make teams more resilient and ultimately antifragile.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the tropics during Earth’s hottest epochs, such as spans when alligators lived near the poles 50 million years ago, temperatures inland that approach 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) would seem to have pushed up against the hard limits for life.—
Peter Brannen,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Music always resonated with me and certain songs define epochs from days gone by.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Periods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periods. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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