at the same time

phrase

Synonyms of at the same timenext
: nevertheless, yet
… slick and at the same time strangely unprofessional …—Gerald Weales

Examples of at the same time in a Sentence

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Most of the vaccines recommended for grandparents can be given at the same time, Gounder said. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026 Smaller than an iPhone, this portable charger can power up your phone and Apple Watch at the same time. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2026 As housing prices increase in many desirable metro areas, however, higher borrowing costs at the same time are putting homeownership out of reach for many younger voters, especially Gen Z and millennials. — Alexandra Meier, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2026 So [President] Carter used to talk about innovation all the time, and at the same time, Reagan was always talking about creativity. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at the same time

Word History

First Known Use

1679, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of at the same time was in 1679

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“At the same time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20same%20time. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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