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

But Riley expressed confidence in the depth of USC’s defensive interior, which was not something he could’ve said even this time last year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

The 49ers said: "As this is a legal matter, which has been resolved, we will not be providing any further comment at this time."

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

"This is one feature with a disappointingly low usage rate which since this time has significantly improved," Mosseri said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

Therefore, the states did not meet the injury required to bring their case at this time.

From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2026

But this time Torak realized that the roars were far away: many daywalks to the west.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

this time

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