Definitions

meanwhile

[meen-hwahyl, -wahyl] / ˈminˌʰwaɪl, -ˌwaɪl /

ADVERB

at the same time

Synonyms

STRONG

meantime till

WEAK

ad interim concurrently during the interval for now for the duration for the moment for the time being for then in the interim in the interval in the intervening time in the meantime simultaneously until up to when

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Meanwhile, on the undercard in Giza, Sanchez earned a stunning knockout win against Richard Torrez Jr to become the leading contender for Usyk's IBF belt.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Meanwhile, some ships stuck in the Persian Gulf are moving toward the strait in anticipation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Meanwhile, the University of Michigan’s consumer-sentiment index fell to a record low of 44.8 this month.

From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026

Meanwhile UCF starter Tori Payne consistently worked from behind the count and walked five batters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Meanwhile, Nathan hummed the melody as best he could.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

meanwhile

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