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at one time

ADVERB
formerly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
already earlier heretofore once
STRONG
erstwhile
WEAK
a while back aforetime anciently away back back back when before before now before this down memory lane eons ago erewhile in former times in the olden days in the past lately long ago of old of yore olden days once upon a time radically some time ago time was used to be water under the bridge
Antonyms
WEAK
currently future presently subsequently
ADVERB
once
Synonyms
STRONGEST
already before earlier formerly late previously
STRONG
erstwhile
WEAK
a single time away back back back when but once bygone heretofore in the old days in the olden days in times gone by in times past long ago old on one occasion once only once upon a time one one time before one time previously only one time quondam sometime this time time was whilom
Antonyms
STRONGEST
currently future later presently
ADVERB
previously
Synonyms
STRONGEST
already formerly heretofore hitherto long ago once then
STRONG
antecedently
WEAK
a while ago ahead ante away back back back when before beforehand erstwhile fore forward in advance in anticipation in days gone by in the past precedently time was until now
Antonyms
WEAK
currently future later presently

Example Sentences

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“I’ve run every leg at one time or another but I liked starting today — it felt more powerful putting us in front,” Scoggins said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Revolve’s approach to selling apparel also includes giving shoppers options, with more than 1,000 brands and over 100,000 unique items available on the site at one time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But quantum processors allow multiple calculations to happen at one time — and much faster than classical computing chips.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

China - which at one time had the largest fleet of private jets in Asia - has cooled in recent years, according to Dassault.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

All children had to put up with such things at one time or another.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda