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meantime adv.
meanwhile adv.

ADVERB

meantime

Synonyms

STRONGEST

interim

STRONG

interregnum interruption interval meanwhile recess while

WEAK

at the same time concurrently for the duration for the moment for then in the interim in the interval in the meanwhile simultaneously

ADVERB

meanwhile

Synonyms

STRONG

meantime till

WEAK

ad interim concurrently during the interval 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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for now

In Los Angeles, Saunders says it’s hard to imagine that future, at least for now.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

Saylor put implementation of the new DHS rules on hold for now without ruling on the merits of the case and scheduled another hearing for October 2.

From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026

Although Carney is hugely popular for now, his domestic standing could erode as Canadians absorb the full consequences of a realignment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

But for now the momentum has fallen away from a change in the law.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

It was a hollow promise, but I knew it would work for now.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

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