as in until
up to (a particular time)
We studied till four in the morning, which didn't exactly make us alert for the test the next day.
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Recent Examples of till
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
As a result, although the landscape of foreign policy expertise in 2017 is recognizable as the ground tilled in 1947, today the system is not working.
—Daniel Bessner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Apr. 2017
Rework old gardens by tilling in lots of organic matter with sandy soils.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
Prepare the site by tilling your soil several inches deep to mix the layers and disperse possible pest problems.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
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Verb
At no small personal expense, the man tilled a large swath of local soccer soil.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
As a result, although the landscape of foreign policy expertise in 2017 is recognizable as the ground tilled in 1947, today the system is not working.
—Daniel Bessner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Apr. 2017
Rework old gardens by tilling in lots of organic matter with sandy soils.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
Prepare the site by tilling your soil several inches deep to mix the layers and disperse possible pest problems.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for till
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However, real estate value isn't built overnight; it's cultivated over years and often decades.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Once known as the alligator pear, the avocado traces its history to southern Mexico, where the fruit, according to some experts, was first cultivated about 5,000 years ago.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Rainbow trout may be farmed or wild and is considered safe to eat.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
29 May 2025
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Some experts suggest it be offered to farm workers here, as well.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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In a non-hurricane year, Fulford expects to harvest 1,200 pounds of cotton lint per acre.—
Rose Schnabel,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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Next year’s students can also plan to keep a few plants to harvest by early September during non-school hours.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Keep bellflowers cool by planting them in partial shade, making sure they are protected from the hot afternoon sun.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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Related How to Plant Dahlias in Pots Planting dahlias in pots is similar to planting them in the ground.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
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Towels that are left in pile on the floor and aren't dried properly tend to develop musty odors and should be washed immediately.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
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“Till.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/till. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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