Definitions

at the same time

ADJECTIVE

simultaneous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

concurrent

WEAK

accompanying agreeing coetaneous coeval coexistent coexisting coincident coinciding concurring contemporaneous contemporary dead heat in sync synchronal synchronic synchronous with the beat

Antonyms

WEAK

asynchronous different divided following preceding separate

ADVERB

meantime

Synonyms

STRONGEST

interim

STRONG

interregnum interruption interval meanwhile recess while

WEAK

concurrently for now for the duration for the moment for then in the interim in the interval in the meanwhile simultaneously

CONJUNCTION

when

Synonyms

WEAK

albeit although at during howbeit immediately upon just after just as meanwhile much as whereas while

CONJUNCTION

while

Synonyms

WEAK

although during during the time in the time throughout the time whilst

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"It's very difficult to repair, but at the same time, it's quite iconic, and a very old, ornate structure that's a huge part of the county's cross-border history," said councillor Peter Strong.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

To overcome these limitations, the researchers investigated natural bioactive materials that could address several aspects of the disease at the same time.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026

But at the same time, there is this feeling of: How much can you subject yourself to without it pushing you over the edge?

From Slate • Jun. 17, 2026

Adding to the apprehension was that Tuesday evening the graduation ceremony for Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy was unfolding at the same time the board considered its future.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

It was hard, I discovered, to push a wheelbarrow and hold your nose at the same time!

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

at the same time

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