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as in experiences
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
enjoys telling us about the times he had while he was in the army
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as in durations
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 times
Casado also seemed to enjoy himself, reminding fans of his breakout performances last year at times, but De Jong remains first-choice in that midfield role.
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Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Maye was sacked a total of six times for 43 yards.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The Post began to bleed talent while its competitors siphoned off its subscribers, at times directly appealing to Post readers.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Lawyers, at times, were not compensated at all for this work.
—Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026
Marquette polled 21 times on Biden during his four years in office and has polled seven times on Trump over the past year.
—Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 9 Feb. 2026
When Wemby was on the court, surrounded at all times by multiple Hornets, his plus-minus rating was minus-14 (Diabate's was plus-19).
—Scott Fowler The Charlotte Observer, Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
But between them is a teenage girl living in unprecedented times—that is, London in 2020.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
In times of turmoil, what is the point of sports?
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Maye was sacked a total of six times for 43 yards.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The Post began to bleed talent while its competitors siphoned off its subscribers, at times directly appealing to Post readers.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Lawyers, at times, were not compensated at all for this work.
—Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026
Marquette polled 21 times on Biden during his four years in office and has polled seven times on Trump over the past year.
—Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 9 Feb. 2026
When Wemby was on the court, surrounded at all times by multiple Hornets, his plus-minus rating was minus-14 (Diabate's was plus-19).
—Scott Fowler The Charlotte Observer, Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
But between them is a teenage girl living in unprecedented times—that is, London in 2020.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
In times of turmoil, what is the point of sports?
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for times
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And while their steamy, sweaty dalliances are hot and heavy (albeit mostly clothed), most swoonworthy are the smaller moments, like Heathcliff gently cupping his hands to keep the rain out of Cathy’s eyes.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Writing is taking moments in time and recording them.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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One of the most formative experiences in my career has been handling family and domestic violence matters, where the legal issues are complex and the human stakes are very real.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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His experiences now aid him in helping leaders overcome their own mental barriers and achieve exceptional performance without overwhelm.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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While the alignment of Earth and Mars only allows for a mission every 26 months with a six-month transit, the Moon is accessible every 10 days with a mere two-day journey.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Traditional RTGs require large quantities of radioactive material to sustain output over long durations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Average leave durations parental bonding were for nine weeks, medical leaves for six and a half weeks and care for relatives six weeks.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2026
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Fights have broken out on various occasions.—
John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Though the shoes are certainly office-friendly, they could easily be dressed down with a pair of jeans and a flowy blouse for more casual occasions.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The book’s obsessed with money and all the new ways that people can suddenly lose it (gambling) or make it (mysterious adventures afar).—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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The puppeteers, who are often front and center, set the pace for the entire show and create some of the most arresting visual effects, centering their work around the voyages and adventures of two main actors.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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These days, the best blushes for mature skin branch out from powder to include all sorts of hydrating, bounce-restoring formulas, and faces of all ages—and not only famous ones, of course—can benefit from the breadth of options available.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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As the population ages and the number of college students declines, institutions of higher education are actively cultivating a crop of midlife and older students.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2026
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But many people will also experience short-term fatigue over their lifetimes—for physical, mental, or psychological reasons.—
Katharine Gammon,
Time,
6 Feb. 2026
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The alpine pastureland is home to herds of goats and cows and small families of shepherds who have worked the land for lifetimes.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2026
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