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 Osbourne performed multiple times in Kentucky throughout his career, including stops at Rupp Arena, Cardinal Stadium and Freedom Hall. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 23 July 2025 Some studies suggest that those with the condition, particularly an advanced or severe form, have a death rate that is about a 1.5 times higher than that of the general population, according to the American Parkinson Disease Association. Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 22 July 2025 At the time of the incident, Trump was in Washington, D.C., when Shaw allegedly drove what was described by law enforcement as a Mercedes van to the south gate of Mar-a-Lago shortly before 10 p.m. and parked along Southern Boulevard. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025 This past season, Thrun, a Harvard alum, appeared in 60 games, had 12 points, and averaged 17:31 of ice time. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for time
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Noun
  • Thirty-four-year-old innovator and boy mom, Karima Williams, is tapping into both to help people cope during these fiery emotional moments.
    Essence, Essence, 23 July 2025
  • Amid the chaotic mess England had created for themselves, Kelly brought a moment of calm.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 23 July 2025
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  • However, similar to Season 6, the cast members will be able to appear on our television screens and share their experience, address conflicts, and lay rumors to rest at their reunion, slated to air in late August.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Something that might go unnoticed by attendees is how the space itself adds to the experience.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The Head-to-Toe Neutral Outfit While summer is all about color, monochrome looks are just what the mood calls for some days.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 July 2025
  • The company says that distribution agreements (Envoy will have a linear component launching later this month in addition to its streaming effort) as well as talent deals will be announced in the coming days and weeks.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
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  • To prevent the transfer of sensitive intellectual property, the exiting team members are required to serve a period of gardening leave, the duration of which is decided in their contract with the current team.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
  • Expectations were low for the summit in the Chinese capital marking 50 years of diplomatic ties after weeks of escalating tension and wrangling over its format, with the duration abruptly halved to a single day at Beijing’s request.
    Reuters, NBC news, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • Pair them with casual sandals, white sneakers, or wedges, depending on the occasion.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2025
  • With Endrick injured as well and unable to step up to the occasion, this granted Gonzalo Garcia a golden opportunity to impress.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The future newlyweds also shared photos from their Italian adventure on Instagram.
    Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 21 July 2025
  • Gail and Alicia have been best friends for decades and this trip was a chance for the two to celebrate and have a grand adventure.
    Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • The number of officer injuries dwindled from 14 to 4 in the same period.
    Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
  • First-quarter net sales of $308 million were down 6 percent from the year-ago period, while comparable sales were off 8 percent.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 29 July 2025
Noun
  • In this biography, former Enquirer and Cincinnati Post sportswriter Bill Koch takes us beyond a tragic football career and reveals Cook the man: his childhood in Chillicothe, his career at the University of Cincinnati and his life after football.
    Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025
  • The extended life of a coal-burning generating unit confirms the worst fears of environmental groups ― who have watched warily as potential data center energy demand forecasts spiked ― that massive new demand loads could prolong the use of polluting coal and gas.
    Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025

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“Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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