TIME-CONSUMING Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

time-consuming

adjective

Definition of time-consuming

as in nonautomatic

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Recent Examples of time-consuming Compliance with these rules would be costly and time-consuming for any firm, let alone a startup. — Andrew McAfee, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026 While feedback is valuable, the process is often manual and time-consuming. — Amee Parekh, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Repairing and replacing large-scale infrastructure like this is expensive and time-consuming. — Bethany Tietjen, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026 But Take Note Some reviewers say syncing your calendars can be difficult and time-consuming. — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for time-consuming

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nonautomatic

Adjective

On two separate occasions within the last decade, Blum and his attorneys argued that the University of Texas was placing too much weight on race in nonautomatic admissions.

— New York Times, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2019

Definition of nonautomatic

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