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Definitions

period

[peer-ee-uhd] / ˈpɪər i əd /
NOUN
extent of time
Synonyms
STRONGEST
age course cycle date duration era season span stage stretch term time
STRONG
aeon days epoch generation interval measure space spell while years
NOUN
ending
Synonyms
STRONGEST
end
STRONG
cessation close closing closure conclusion discontinuance limit stop termination
Antonyms
STRONG
beginning commencement continuation introduction opening start

Example Sentences

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Dow, Lyondell, and CF surged 78%, 86%, and 68%, respectively, over the period.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Iran said it would be possible for ships to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz during that period.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

During that period, his driving distance even fell back below 300.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"Card not present" fraud - where criminals use stolen card details to buy products on the internet - increased by 22% in the same time period, resulting in losses of £215.4m.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Considering the time period, the odds were that the Butterfly would be a white male, probably in his twenties so that he would easily blend in with the event.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin