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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In that conversation, you have both happening at the same time.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
“Everyone at the same time thought the worst thing to do would be to have different practices,” he said.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Different regions of the early Solar System likely evolved under very different conditions, and multiple stages of planet formation may have happened at the same time.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
It would be remiss of me to not take that responsibility seriously, but at the same time, that’s not why I set out to do it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Jonah asked, at the same time that Chip said, “What if seeing all three of us scares her off? She sounds a little paranoid—I think it has to be just me.”
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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