at times

phrase

Synonyms of at timesnext
: at intervals : occasionally

Examples of at times in a Sentence

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In fact, the level of violence can be a bit much at times, which is part of the reason some audiences shied away from it. William Worrall, Space.com, 15 July 2026 Service at the restaurants was, at times, slow and a bit disorganized. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Between a home with three young children and a pediatric clinic crowded with restless kids, the noise at times felt relentless. Dana Suskind, Time, 14 July 2026 Humidity will also be on the rise, and at times the feels-like temperature will exceed 100 degrees pretty easily Wednesday through Friday. Bill Kelly, CBS News, 14 July 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 20 Jul. 2026.

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