times

noun

Definition of timesnext
plural of time
1
as in moments
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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2
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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3
as in days
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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4
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 Winter Springs was whistled for 14 penalties for 135 yards, and Hagerty was flagged 12 times for 125 yards. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2026 The Cubs and Brewers square off seven times in that span, with Monday’s victory putting the North Siders 7 games back of first-place Milwaukee. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026 Fauci exercised his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination more than 100 times, rather than answer questions about his role in the government’s pandemic response. — John C. Besley, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 For decades, Gilbert has been building contingency plans that will keep water flowing to homes and businesses even during dry times. — Alex Hager, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026 That ties him with two other players for the most times having won that award. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 The 130-micrometer polystyrene films came through untouched because spreading the same voltage across ten times the distance drops the field below what the material can tolerate. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026 This could simplify their installation and reduce their deployment times. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2026 This pursuit has at times put the province at odds with the rest of Canada. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for times
  1. moments
  2. experiences
  3. days
  4. durations
  5. occasions
  6. adventures
  7. ages
  8. lifetimes
Noun
  • There’s also been lots of moments to dress up for too, with megawatt tours from Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, and Zara Larsson; maximalist pop stars with fans eager to follow their lead in sequins and ties, hibiscus flowers in hair.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In its bleakest moments, the novel suggests that the ordeal of being gay in a venomously bigoted society negates its bounty.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of moments
Noun
  • Panel also impressed by NASA’s leadership Toward the end of the safety panel’s meeting on Monday, a few members made some striking comments about their experiences working with NASA this year.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The VICs are also invited to the Paris presentations, which are full-day experiences featuring canapés, cocktails and cookies inside major cultural institutions.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of experiences
Noun
  • Bright light or grow lights are essential for keeping indoor cuttings healthy and thriving during shorter days.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Federer didn’t have too many prickly relationships during his playing days, and there were plenty of candidates.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of days
Noun
  • Kalshi removed betting markets tied to athlete injury durations from its app on Tuesday.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • As a bonus finding, hotter weather appeared to send everyone home sooner, shrinking trip durations across the board.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of durations
Noun
  • Jihadi militants had on two occasions this year attacked the airport, a strategic hub that hosts a Nigerien air force base as well as the headquarters of the joint Niger-Burkina Faso-Mali military force.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • While my own beauty bag options are much more varied, and my heavy-makeup phase as an alternative teenager may be behind me, there are still occasions that call for formulas capable of going the distance—say, the Met Gala.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of occasions
Noun
  • Tucked away near Lucille Ball’s former dressing room, nestled between soundstages on the Paramount lot is the office where John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein cook up many of their big-screen adventures.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
  • From hiking adventures to international trips, these women are embracing independent travel and finding unexpected freedom along the way.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of adventures
Noun
  • To be with people of different ages, races, and experiences is a gift.
    — Gloria Steinem, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Voice Comments will roll out globally over the next month to accounts belonging to people ages 18 and older, according to TikTok.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of ages
Noun
  • Her legacy will last for lifetimes, said Parker, who worked as an aide for Granger and on her campaign.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers explain that the approach could extend catalyst lifetimes, reduce maintenance and replacement costs, and support the development of more commercially viable hydrogen production systems using renewable electricity.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of lifetimes

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“Times.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/times. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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