in time

phrase

Synonyms of in timenext
1
: sufficiently early
2
: eventually
3
: in correct tempo
learn to play in time

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On top of this, season 2 jumps around in time quite a bit, further putting a strain on your ability to follow narrative threads. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 28 Aug. 2026 Receiver The Bucs believe Emeka Egbuka will return from his toe injury in time for the regular-season opener. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 Wiley and his team pushed to open in time for the new school year, which started this week for public school students. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 The front clears tonight and opens the door to a much more comfortable air mass just in time for the weekend. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in time

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of in time was in the 15th century

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“In time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20time. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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