Thesaurus results for PERIODS

periods

noun

plural of period

as in days

an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing the Romantic period in music

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Recent Examples of periods If the teams are still tied after the two extra periods, the match will go to penalties. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026 For many women, painful periods are treated as an unfortunate but normal part of life. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026 The Friday opener had periods of rain showers but then the sun came out in time for a bright pink sky and golden hour sunset lighting. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026 It is recommended that any batteries in devices that will be stored for significant periods should undergo a maintenance routine to maintain their health by charging them to half capacity every six months. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026 SpaceX’s weighting in the Nasdaq 100 could increase significantly over time as more shares become available for trading as lock-up periods expire and the supply of shares on the market increases. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026 The Lounge The private terminals JSX operates from—often at smaller airports—aren’t designed for travelers to spend extended periods of time in. — Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for periods

Noun

Heavy fabrics, clingy materials, and tight silhouettes only make hot days feel even hotter — but light, breezy dresses make cool and easy outfits.

— Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
The National Weather Service said cool air from the north will push the heat dome, responsible for a heat wave that started midweek, south and west in the coming days, relieving some of the most extreme temperatures in the Northeast.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 5 July 2026

Definition of days

Noun

The share of adults ages 25-34 who were homeowners (heads of household or their spouses) dwindled from 40% in 2005 to 29% in 2024, according to research by the Urban Institute, based on census data.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 3 July 2026
His winning series, taken across the Netherlands, turns to the street markets, a space where people of all ages and backgrounds meet, exchange words, share warmth and move on.

— Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of ages

Noun

Known as a miner’s cut or old mine cut, this style hearkens back to the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

— Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 2 July 2026
From overseeing the Dodgers during one of the franchise's most influential eras to remaining involved in ownership and player development across the sport, the family's impact extended well beyond the major leagues.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of eras

Noun

Winning another Emmy is off the table, though, making this a race between the gifted Seehorn, a perennial Emmy underachiever, and Russell, nominated five times as actor and still looking for her first trophy.

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.

— STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

Definition of times

Noun

General Motors Anderson sees design and human ingenuity falling into three main epochs, beginning with thousands of years of empirical design that saw creators largely mimicking nature, building and testing models, and advancing from there—slowly, expensively, and narrowly focused.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 17 June 2026
Other lines of circumstantial evidence also suggest shockingly large objects roamed the early epochs of our solar system.

— Jenna Ahart, Scientific American, 9 June 2026