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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If that’s not possible, then try to schedule an after-dinner walk or some other activity at the same time each night. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026 What the market is experiencing in 2026 is not one broad supply crunch but many narrow ones happening at the same time. — Krutarth Shah, Forbes.com, 7 July 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 When firefighters are deployed, the support crew hosts a conference call — every night at the same time — to update families on the disaster operation and reassure them that the search and rescue members are safe. — Seamus Bozeman follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for at the same time

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 8 Jul. 2026.

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