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

Example Sentences

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The Tesaro deal hasn’t created value, but GSK will take measures to mitigate the dilution on profitability from the deal this time around, according to Bernstein.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

However, this time one of the usually more bullish strategy boutiques thinks that the latest gains will not be sustained and further weakness in equities is likely.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

"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

History repeated itself the following year, this time in South Carolina.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Antarctica was nice this time of year, right?

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

this time

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