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Tim

1 American  
[tim] / tɪm /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Timothy.


Tim. 2 American  

abbreviation

Bible.
  1. Timothy.


Tim. British  

abbreviation

  1. Timothy

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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While Apple had tried to shield consumers from the supply-chain impact, Chief Executive Tim Cook recently told The Wall Street Journal price increases on the company’s products were “unavoidable.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Apple CEO Tim Cook warned this month that iPhones are about to get more expensive owing to an acute memory chip shortage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

The subpoenas seeking state records were served on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and other officials in January during a federal immigration crackdown in the northern state.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

“Toy Story 5” features the original cast, including Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear and Joan Cusack as Jessie.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

That means Tim and I are officially late for homeroom and the elections.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

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