at the same time
Idioms-
Simultaneously, as in We were all scheduled to leave at the same time . This idiom was first recorded in 1526. For synonyms, see at once , def. 1; at one time , def. 1.
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Nevertheless, however, as in Mary agreed with her mother's criticism, but at the same time she wanted to defend her husband's views . [c. 1700]
Example Sentences
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The researchers found that older adults are more likely to activate opposing muscles around the ankle at the same time.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
"Your body hurts. Your hormones are crazy. It's kind of like puberty and menopause at the same time," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
For most of the past decade, they could not do this job and pay you at the same time, because yields were near zero.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
But at the same time, many jobs in the private sector don’t offer the job security, pay or upward mobility that young Indians are seeking at the start of their working lives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Kate was able to mirror-write a message using her right hand, call the alphabet when raps sounded, and take down a separate rapped message with her left hand, at the same time.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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