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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And that’s the genius, in a way, of Elon Musk: he’s constantly saying stuff that is deadly serious and a joke at the same time.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026
“Where even, contradicting ideas held together at the same time is often just interesting, at the very least, and then you can sort of finesse interesting into funny, at a certain point.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
Under the strategy, investors go long on stocks but also bet against them, generating returns but at the same time creating losses that reduce tax liability.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
"I don't feel like both teams were going at it at the same time," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
But at the same time Jonah looked at the folder, Mr. Reardon did too.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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