as in concurrently
at one and the same time
fires broke out simultaneously in several parts of town
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Recent Examples of simultaneously
The administration is simultaneously detaining an average of 175 immigrant children daily—a 700% increase from the Biden administration—while urging Americans to expand their families.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
This frenzy unfolded into a succession of rings, like craps tables at a casino, in which breed competitions were taking place simultaneously—churning packs of basenjis, salukis, Xoloitzcuintlis, whippets, shih tzus, rat terriers, malamutes, and pugs.
—Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
What mattered was how the emotional landscape of each of the ensemble simultaneously drives the conflict forward, while also shifting throughout the scene.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Leaders can now enter new markets simultaneously, not sequentially.
—May Habib, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Formulated with patented peptide Growth Complex, Procapil 3% and nourishing botanicals, this lightweight, toxin-free formula noticeably removes oil, sweat and odor while simultaneously promoting hair growth and scalp health.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
The film stars Skarsgård as Gustav Borg, a director who’s trying to simultaneously get a new film project off the ground and reconnect with his estranged daughters (played by Renate Reinsve and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas).
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026
The industry is still simultaneously juggling tariff uncertainty, other restrictions on Chinese imports, slashed tax credits, competition with low-cost gas, permitting bureaucracy, and worker shortages.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Campbell is planning to build five similar projects in Colorado while simultaneously exploring out-of-state markets.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
This frenzy unfolded into a succession of rings, like craps tables at a casino, in which breed competitions were taking place simultaneously—churning packs of basenjis, salukis, Xoloitzcuintlis, whippets, shih tzus, rat terriers, malamutes, and pugs.
—Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
What mattered was how the emotional landscape of each of the ensemble simultaneously drives the conflict forward, while also shifting throughout the scene.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Leaders can now enter new markets simultaneously, not sequentially.
—May Habib, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Formulated with patented peptide Growth Complex, Procapil 3% and nourishing botanicals, this lightweight, toxin-free formula noticeably removes oil, sweat and odor while simultaneously promoting hair growth and scalp health.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
The film stars Skarsgård as Gustav Borg, a director who’s trying to simultaneously get a new film project off the ground and reconnect with his estranged daughters (played by Renate Reinsve and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas).
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026
The industry is still simultaneously juggling tariff uncertainty, other restrictions on Chinese imports, slashed tax credits, competition with low-cost gas, permitting bureaucracy, and worker shortages.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Campbell is planning to build five similar projects in Colorado while simultaneously exploring out-of-state markets.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simultaneously
concurrently
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Scott sentenced him to three and 15 years, respectively, for battery charges in those cases, which will be served concurrently with his murder sentence.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Screenings means MIP London, which, of course, now runs concurrently.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Simultaneously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simultaneously. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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