at the same time

phrase

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

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On another day, one courtroom had 96 people scheduled at the same time. Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 That means many households will be paying more per kilowatt-hour at the same time air conditioners are running longer and harder, a combination that can quickly drive up summer statements. Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Unlike conventional systems that monitor fewer locations, the new approach uses multiple microwave frequencies at the same time. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026 The James' became the first father-son duo to not only be teammates in the NBA, but also to be active at the same time. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 The companies getting this right ensure that marketing, R&D and operations work from the same consumer truth at the same time so that what consumers need and what the business can brilliantly deliver are answered together, not in sequence. Manmit Shrimali, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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 3 Jul. 2026.

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