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Recent Examples of Synonyms for time killers
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More folk are looking for escapes that take them to the most remote corners of earth—many of which these larger animals like humpback whales, sperm whales, and giant manta rays call home.—
Luke Abrahams,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026 -
And that figure is only poised to rise, as more and more travelers choose restorative escapes over traditional sightseeing, prioritizing the chance to feel refreshed as much as the destination itself.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Take part in one of Hawaii's most beloved pastimes by booking a lesson at a local surf school.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the show, Bad Bunny celebrated pastimes beloved in Puerto Rico, from dominoes to boxing, and also the families and generations that make up life on the island.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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For all the technical complexity, there are also unique pleasures to directing the Muppets.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Clive Barker's adaptation of his own novella, The Hellbound Heart, introduced us to one of the scariest cinematic baddies, Pinhead, leader of a group of sadomasochistic demonic beings who are summoned by humans either accidentally or in pursuit of pleasures of their own.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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Today’s Mercury-Uranus square energizes your money zone and your 5th House of Temptations, pinging you back and forth between budget plans and spontaneous delights.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Lushly photographed and boosted by a few killer tracks, Daisy Jones & the Six delivers the lurid delights and downfalls of a satisfying behind-the-music tale.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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Television, which greeted the new year with fresh entertainments of all shapes and sizes.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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There are other long-running holiday entertainments out there.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Dec. 2025
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