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 seventh season was set to drop at 9 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. PT, but a minute after its premiere time, Peacock announced there would be a slight delay. Charna Flam, People.com, 4 June 2025 During the convo, the gang got to talking about some of Johnson's more notable costars from her time on the ABC sitcom, including the Oscar-winning actor with predictable dating habits, Leonardo DiCaprio. Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 4 June 2025 The time for open debate and implementable conclusions is now is now. Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025 There’s another aspect of the show that mirrors modern times: A seething anger so strong that in one bit Judas deliberately walks into Jesus. Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for time
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Noun
  • And in the previous season, under Gary O’Neil, Ait-Nouri’s minutes were spread around even more positions as the former Wolves head coach operated a hybrid system, combining a 3-4-3 system similar to Pereira’s with elements of a 4-4-2 at different moments.
    Steve Madeley, New York Times, 6 June 2025
  • In its best moments, which are fantastic, Claudio dives deep into the unsettling nature of memory loss and denial but also into our incredible ability to recall and survive things from long ago.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
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  • Heather has over four decades of dance experience across many disciplines including jazz, ballet, modern, ballroom, country partner, and line dancing with a B.A. in modern dance choreography from UCLA.
    Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
  • Steiner has plenty of experience with drivers under his watch in F1 getting involved in controversial incidents.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 14 June 2025
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  • As police struggled with another day of unrest in downtown L.A., several Waymo autonomous taxis were set on fire, sending thick plumes of black smoke billowing high into the air.
    Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
  • Medik8’s hero product is its Crystal Retinal serum, and the brand is also known for its proprietary CSA Philosophy, a system using vitamin C and sunscreen in the day, followed by vitamin A by night.
    Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
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  • The way blind people see the world depends on the type, severity, and duration of their vision loss.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
  • For example, my company continuously calculates take-home pay, taxes, health care premiums, retirement contributions, and other withholdings for our customers and their employees, regardless of the duration between pay cycles.
    Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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  • Trump, himself, will be watching the parade from a reviewing stand just south of the White House that is now being constructed for the occasion.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 14 June 2025
  • To mark the occasion, participants will be able to attend free talks on the evolution of the event, purchase anniversary souvenirs, test new bikes and listen to inspiring talks on cycling.
    Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
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  • Australia was ranked as the fifth-best country in the world in 2024, according to U.S. News, primarily due to its high scores across various matrices, including quality of life, social purpose, and adventure.
    Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
  • May year 18 bring you blessings, adventures, and glorious peace.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 June 2025
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  • Act that provided $80 billion to the IRS over 10 years — over a 10-year period.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Unlike many period drama estates, Inveraray is open to the public, allowing visitors to step inside a genuine Scottish stronghold steeped in centuries of clan history.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
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  • The feature-length documentary, releasing June 10, is the first in a weekly series that digs into big event meltdowns that made headlines, created corporate scandals, and often cost lives.
    Rory Doherty, Time, 10 June 2025
  • Mitch is a successful banker who hates his job and the life it’s bought him, with a wife who does not understand him.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025

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“Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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