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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Meanwhile, jobs growth in nearby Leeds was 10 times faster over the same period.

From BBC

Now, after a period of trying to engage with the new owners, the union is changing its tune.

From BBC

“Markets are now pricing in slightly more than two rate cuts from the Fed in 2026, with the first expected in the June-July period,” the team adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Matthews, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ captain, doubled the advantage 3:25 into the second period, poking the rebound of a Quinn Hughes’ shot by Franzreb for his second power-play goal of the Olympics.

From Los Angeles Times

But Canada restored their lead almost immediately after superstar Sidney Crosby fed Devon Toews, and Mark Stone made it 3-1 at the end of the first period.

From Barron's

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