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 In recent days, the generation deficit has exceeded 2,000 megawatts during peak hours, usually at night, leaving two-thirds of the country without electricity at the same time. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 This law converted existing scholarship programs into universal education savings accounts, while at the same time removing income eligibility limits. — Kendall Deas, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 The result is a bike that aims to be a school-run shuttle, shopping hauler, dog carrier, and adult passenger transporter all at the same time. — New Atlas, 6 July 2026 But figuring out how to do all that while being funny at the same time? — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 30 June 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 13 Jul. 2026.

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