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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

Example Sentences

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Nigerian oil tycoon Sanomi, meanwhile, gave a statement to the NCA in June 2017.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The soldier's wife, meanwhile, makes frequent online posts about homes for sale or rent, advertising her listings and calls for tenants through Better Homes and Coldwell Banker Advantage.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The Red Sox, meanwhile, are meandering at 11-17 entering Monday night’s game versus Toronto, currently stuck at the bottom of the menu in the American League.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

China, meanwhile, said Friday it opposed the U.S. “smear” against its AI achievements.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

For meanwhile, in the weeks since Mrs. Kleermaker’s unexpected visit, a great deal had happened at the Beje.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom