at times

phrase

Synonyms of at timesnext
: at intervals : occasionally

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But, at times, Yrsa’s psychological core gets lost amid the story’s momentum. Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 The constant contrast between pristine nature and industrial machinery is accompanied by a discordant synth-heavy score by composer Robert Nacken, that, at times, pushes the film along and, at others, deliberately drags against it. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026 Nearly a dozen players total were sidelined at various points of the year, causing coach Paul Maurice to get creative with his lineups and at times simply play whoever was healthy enough to take the ice. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026 Now, the research and development in this realm is further gaining momentum, especially at times when the energy footprint of modern electronics is rapidly escalating. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at times

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 Sep. 2026.

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