at the same time

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Synonyms of at the same time next

: nevertheless, yet

… slick and at the same time strangely unprofessional …—

Gerald Weales

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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 11 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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