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 But at the same time, inquiring minds are immersed today in finding out whether or not the proof is out there — specifically, proof that at least some unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) come from somewhere beyond Earth. — Leonard David, Space.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Grief weighed heavily on them, and at the same time, the industry’s relentless criticism disillusioned them. — Morena Duwe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 The setting was, at the same time, ancient and modern, natural and human. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026 Interestingly, at the same time, ambition itself appears to be returning. — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 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 Aug. 2026.

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