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this time

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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"I became a soccer fanatic after that. And I'm hoping the same thing for my nephew" this time, he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“So, I also dedicated this time to myself to continue growing as a soccer player and as a person.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

That message sang me to sleep on many nights, and that story explains why it’s stayed with me all this time — it is a masterpiece of melodic sorcery and science, as one.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

And that meant another restart that Antonelli had to negotiate, this time with the fast-starting Ferrari alongside him.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Looking into her eyes that close, I was surprised to see after all this time that they were gray.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

this time

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