for then

ADVERB

meantime

Synonyms

STRONGEST

interim

STRONG

interregnum interruption interval meanwhile recess while

WEAK

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

ADVERB

meanwhile

Synonyms

STRONG

meantime till

WEAK

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

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If knowledge suddenly isn’t worth paying for, then it’s hard to justify paying a premium for U.S. stocks.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

However, he had his contract terminated in November 2022 after he criticised the club and said he had "no respect" for then manager Erik ten Hag in a previous interview with Morgan.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

Buyers tell customers exactly what the store will sell their items for, then offer them a percentage in trade or cash—currently 50% and 25%, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

Allow me to kick things off with some thoughts on what I’ll be watching for, then you all can chime in.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2024

“It was a most beautiful sight one obtains in the descent of the car, for then the whole fair grounds is laid before you,” Gronau said.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

for then

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