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Recent Examples of time killer
Pretty soon, America’s ultimate time killer could be killed itself — or, at the very least, restricted from U.S. borders.
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Michael Savio, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
Even though Simone Biles was sitting out today, Hoda Kotb and Snoop Dogg chatted with the gymnast’s family in what was a network time killer by any other name.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 26 July 2024
The time killer of choice, as always with the Cats on a flight, will be poker.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 11 June 2024
The May 4 incident was the third time killer whales (Orcinus orca) have sunk a vessel off the coasts of Portugal and Spain in the past three years.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 24 May 2023
That’s a time killer.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 18 Sep. 2020
The album is a cornucopia of oddball earworms, but look alive at 1:35 into this track, when the quartet unveils a devilishly righteous stop-time killer that turns into a punishing groove once the full band kicks in.
—Hank Shteamer, SPIN, 24 Jan. 2023
Gary Troutman, a two-time killer who knew Angela from the neighborhood, made sure of that.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2022
Two-time killer Gary Gilmore brought worldwide attention to Utah in 1977, when the Texas native became the first person in nearly a decade to be executed in the United States when he was shot by a firing squad.
—Tony Semerad, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Jan. 2022
Michael Savio, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
Even though Simone Biles was sitting out today, Hoda Kotb and Snoop Dogg chatted with the gymnast’s family in what was a network time killer by any other name.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 26 July 2024
The time killer of choice, as always with the Cats on a flight, will be poker.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 11 June 2024
The May 4 incident was the third time killer whales (Orcinus orca) have sunk a vessel off the coasts of Portugal and Spain in the past three years.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 24 May 2023
That’s a time killer.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 18 Sep. 2020
The album is a cornucopia of oddball earworms, but look alive at 1:35 into this track, when the quartet unveils a devilishly righteous stop-time killer that turns into a punishing groove once the full band kicks in.
—Hank Shteamer, SPIN, 24 Jan. 2023
Gary Troutman, a two-time killer who knew Angela from the neighborhood, made sure of that.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2022
Two-time killer Gary Gilmore brought worldwide attention to Utah in 1977, when the Texas native became the first person in nearly a decade to be executed in the United States when he was shot by a firing squad.
—Tony Semerad, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for time killer
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The likely origin of tarot was the Italian Renaissance, when cards became a popular pastime in the courts of Venice and Milan.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Not surprisingly, the relatively new pastime of novel-reading was considered dangerous for young people.—
Anna Mae Duane,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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More recently, he’s allowed for individual room rentals during peak seasons, thus welcoming almost-regular folks to that pristine Caribbean escape, which also happens to be a successful lemur refuge.—
Heidi Mitchell,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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Whether seeking adventure, cultural exploration, or a relaxing spa escape, families will find a well-rounded vacation experience in this stunning coastal spot.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And as usual at this dining and entertainment extravaganza presented by American Express during the week of Formula One’s Miami Grand Prix, there will be luxurious food curated by chef Mario Carbone, prominent musical performers (to be announced) and an over-the-top sense of spectacle.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Walt Disney Company is going through a round of layoffs Wednesday, impacting just under 200 employees, or almost 6% of the workforce in the ABC News Group and the company’s entertainment networks.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2025
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Sunday’s flight diversions come amid a string of incidents involving aircraft safety in recent weeks.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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There are diversions for younger kids, such as eye-level dioramas for toddlers and fossil identification games for older kids.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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See Our Guide Charlottesville Charlottesville is a pleasure to visit due to its tasty food scene and a plethora of beautiful shops, including a vast selection of antique stores.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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In pleasure, this retrograde revealed how emotional safety and erotic freedom were deeply connected, possibly inviting a softer, more intentional relationship with personal needs.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Dubbed by Corrigan as a delight, the spot does a brilliant job of bringing Irish flair to European hospitality.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The firebrand German director now blasts the cobwebs off Chekhov with boisterous, dazzling delight.—
Demetrios Matheou,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Her knack for hairdressing revealed itself on a lark, though her creative sensibilities were clear from an early age.—
Caroline Reilly,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2025
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But in a key way, this gentle, nonjudgmental lark is timely too.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Life at The Sea Ranch is predictably bucolic, frequently focused on divertissements for the couple’s young children, Miles and Juliet.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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The loveliest expression of these is in the second act, where the enchanted forest is replaced by a pure-dance divertissement.—
Sarah L. Kaufman,
Washington Post,
10 June 2022
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“Time killer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time%20killer. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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