as in clocks
a device to measure time
set the kitchen timer to 30 minutes
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Recent Examples of timers
Richardson will compete against Carter Bryant (Spurs), Jaxson Hayes (Lakers) and Keshad Johnson (Heat), who like himself, are all first-timers in the event.
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
The cast is divided into first-timers and returning all-stars, including Cirie and Ozzy.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Of the six Minnesota players on Team USA, only forwards Taylor Heise and Britta Curl-Salemme are first-timers.
—Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2026
For many buyers, especially first-timers, saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle to homeownership.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Venditti’s practice involves extensive on-the-ground scouting for even the smallest roles, an intense interview process, and improv exercises to get the first-timers comfortable.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2026
The cast expanded to include returnees who’ve been favorites at past such AmericanaFest salutes, including Milk Carton Kids and Chris Pierce, and notable first-timers like Young the Giant.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
For 2026, three more first-timers — Paris, Melbourne and Rio de Janeiro — join Munich, Madrid, Mexico City and old stalwart London — to bring the international lineup to nine games.
—Ken Maguire, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
But just reaching the elite, champions-only show is a major accomplishment in dogdom, especially for first-timers such as Joseph Carrero and his Neapolitan mastiff, Dezi.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
The cast is divided into first-timers and returning all-stars, including Cirie and Ozzy.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Of the six Minnesota players on Team USA, only forwards Taylor Heise and Britta Curl-Salemme are first-timers.
—Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2026
For many buyers, especially first-timers, saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle to homeownership.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Venditti’s practice involves extensive on-the-ground scouting for even the smallest roles, an intense interview process, and improv exercises to get the first-timers comfortable.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2026
The cast expanded to include returnees who’ve been favorites at past such AmericanaFest salutes, including Milk Carton Kids and Chris Pierce, and notable first-timers like Young the Giant.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
For 2026, three more first-timers — Paris, Melbourne and Rio de Janeiro — join Munich, Madrid, Mexico City and old stalwart London — to bring the international lineup to nine games.
—Ken Maguire, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
But just reaching the elite, champions-only show is a major accomplishment in dogdom, especially for first-timers such as Joseph Carrero and his Neapolitan mastiff, Dezi.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timers
clocks
Noun
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When will clocks fall back in November?—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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Today, however, the outlet reduced its price even further and after 81% in total savings, this versatile purse clocks in at $57.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Timers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timers. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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