this time

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once adv.
present n.

ADVERB

once

Synonyms

STRONGEST

already before earlier formerly late previously

STRONG

erstwhile

WEAK

a single time at one time away back back back when but once bygone heretofore in the old days in the olden days in times gone by in times past long ago old on one occasion once only once upon a time one one time before one time previously only one time quondam sometime time was whilom

Antonyms

STRONGEST

currently future later presently

NOUN

present

Synonyms

STRONGEST

now today

STRONG

instant nonce

WEAK

here and now present moment the time being this day

Antonyms

WEAK

future past

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this time

“I tried it in the fight against Taira, but I didn’t quite pull it off. But this time, you’ll see a different level from Joshua Van.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

Its presence in Europe provides strong evidence that dinosaurs were able to move between North America and Europe during this time.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026

I’d talk to him about whether he is willing to fly back to Denver to see you during this time, if only to alleviate some of the financial burden.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026

But there are several things that can help keep spreads grounded this time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

By this time I had three more dogs—a seven-dog work team—and a tent.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

this time

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