as in winter
a period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness
we need to take a time-out from our relationship to think things over
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of time-out
As the story progresses, Muffin steals her dad’s phone after she’s put in time-out for hogging the table.
—
Vanessa Armstrong, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2024
Vang’s punishments typically included time-outs that required Elijah to stand in the corner for up to three hours at a time.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2024
Depending on the severity, this might be a time-out from communication or even a complete cut-off.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 May 2024
There's the more old-fashioned way of disciplining which involves time-outs and things like that.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for time-out 
Vanessa Armstrong, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2024
Vang’s punishments typically included time-outs that required Elijah to stand in the corner for up to three hours at a time.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2024
Depending on the severity, this might be a time-out from communication or even a complete cut-off.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 May 2024
There's the more old-fashioned way of disciplining which involves time-outs and things like that.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for time-out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for time-out
Noun
-
With the holiday season upon us, a candle that invokes the scents of winter, Christmas and all the other holidays.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
-
The Camel Coat With a Minimalist Loafer Come fall and winter, a camel coat is a given.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Is the McRib back:When the McDonald's sandwich's 'farewell tour' launches in Arizona Need a break?Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
-
Greater Cincinnati restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day 2024 Red Roost Tavern Open from 7-10 a.m. and 4-10 p.m. Need a break?Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
These transplantation methods give clients natural-appearing results with minimal downtime.Kyle J. Russell, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
-
Its entry into the UK comes at a time when British shoppers are increasingly investing in their downtime wardrobes, turning to loungewear that combines comfort with style.Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
After a pandemic lull, the number of recalls across the country have been surging back to pre-2020 levels.Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 17 Nov. 2024
-
A day earmarked for travel discounts can be a win for travelers and an opportunity for companies to bolster revenue during a period when there’s usually a lull in bookings, according to McKinsey.Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
But the return of Terry Silver and that horrible Sekai Taikai tragedy seemed to put any hope for romance on pause, at least for now.Nick Caruso, TVLine, 19 Nov. 2024
-
For months now, 8 million borrowers enrolled in SAVE have been on pause, not being asked to make payments while the courts slowly decide whether the repayment plan is legal.Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
More than a third (37%) of managers, directors, and executives reportedly believe their company issued layoffs in the past year because fewer employees quit from the RTO mandate than expected, according to a survey from BambooHR.Diane Brady, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
-
In a separate note to clients last week, analysts with Nomura Holdings financial group said layoffs stemming from the Boeing strike may also complicate the jobs picture in upcoming data.Rob Wile, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near time-out
Cite this Entry
“Time-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time-out. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share