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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When Burke and Hernandez traveled to Las Vegas, Hernandez’s adult sister was there at the same time and aware the pair were there together, according to Berk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Simon said that at the same time as her Parkinson's diagnosis, she was treated for a facial basal cell carcinoma.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
This is the first time in 30 years Girlguiding has updated its entire range at the same time.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
At a later stage, they moved into a different antigen-presenting state that appeared at the same time as tau pathology.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
Somehow Katherine managed to roll her eyes and gulp down Gatorade at the same time.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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