in time

phrase

Synonyms of in timenext
1
: sufficiently early
2
: eventually
3
: in correct tempo
learn to play in time

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This puts a huge price, in time and money—often hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars—on casting a single vote. — Daniel Brook, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026 Amidst all the change, Overland Park Shoe Repair has stood at the corner of Conser and West 80th Street, frozen in time. — Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026 Skies will calm just in time for a beautiful sunny Saturday in the 70s. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Ryan Gosling is reviving one of his long-dormant side gigs just in time for Halloween. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in time

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of in time was in the 15th century

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“In time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20time. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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