at times

phrase

Synonyms of at timesnext
: at intervals : occasionally

Examples of at times in a Sentence

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To capture attention within this order, students occupied space, illegally at times. — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 In comparison, LaBeouf has long been open about his tumultuous childhood and has said that his father was a recovering addict, and at times abusive. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 Armed with those results, officers have gone to judges to secure arrest warrants, leading at times to cases of mistaken identity and wrongful arrest. — Kate Payne, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 Many news consumers have turned their attention to social media for critical information, which has, at times, allowed misinformation to spread quickly. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at times

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of at times was in the 15th century

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“At times.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20times. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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