at times

phrase

Synonyms of at timesnext
: at intervals : occasionally

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Tech stocks in Asia and the United States have swung wildly in recent weeks, at times wiping out billions of dollars as investors question whether the AI boom can justify the sky-high valuations. Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 Though Gakpo was a frustrating watch at times throughout last season at Liverpool, his nose for a goalscoring opportunity cannot be denied. Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026 On Tuesday night, Michigan’s Democrats backed El-Sayed in his gamble that an aggressive, combative, and at times divisive approach to politics will work in a swing state. Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026 This film reminded me of the 2013 film Her at times, and particularly, Lily’s voice as Sara, which sounded reminiscent of Scarlett Johansson’s performance. Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 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 7 Aug. 2026.

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