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]
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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
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
On top of this, the tech is also helping candidates write multiple applications at the same time - something known in the industry as "spray and pray".
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
But like other Bill shows, “Rooster” is sad and happy at the same time, so I was trying to write some minor chords that felt like they could have an emotional pull.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
He felt as if he were riding a roller coaster standing up, except the ground rocked back and forth at the same time that it rolled up and down.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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