year
noun
a period of 365 or 366 days, in the Gregorian calendar, divided into 12 calendar months, now reckoned as beginning Jan. 1 and ending Dec. 31 calendar year, or civil year.
years
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pluralof year.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Our results make it clear that taking a series of measurements over many years and running monitoring programs are indispensable for assessing the real effects of climate change," says Maier.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
My research over the past 20 years has consistently found that we underestimate the likelihood that people will agree to our requests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
The region where the Bryson fire broke out Thursday, however, sees fire roughly every 20 to 30 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Although treatment options have improved in recent years, effective therapies remain limited.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
“Oh my God, you’re still upset with her? She’s been gone five years, and you still can’t let it go?”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
