in time

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Definition of in timenext
as in eventually
at a later time I know you're upset now, but you'll feel better in time.

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Recent Examples of in time But the writer’s tour back in time would not be that easily booked. — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 The song, written a decade ago, echoes the film of the same name, and goes back in time to a low period in Cook’s life. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026 The much harder question is what happens to coins whose owners fail to migrate them in time. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 Hopefully the quarterback Miami guaranteed $45 million over the next two seasons to as a free agent will blossom into a respectable, if not top shelf NFL starter in time. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in time

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“In time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20time. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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