AT THE SAME TIME Synonyms: 17 Similar Words

at the same time

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Definition of at the same time

as in however

in spite of that She was really tired of cleaning up after her brother, but at the same time, she continued to do it.

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Recent Examples of at the same time The market’s own behavior lately makes that warning easier to believe and harder to parse at the same time. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026 Trying to act tough and play the victim card at the same time. — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Thus begins the inspiration for his journey to save penguins and literature at the same time, by acting the titles of a series of Penguin Classics books in front of a live audience. — Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026 Families are dealing with groceries, insurance, healthcare, transportation, utilities and childcare at the same time. — Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at the same time

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“At the same time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/at%20the%20same%20time. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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