Definitions

during

[door-ing, dyoor-] / ˈdʊər ɪŋ, ˈdjʊər- /

PREPOSITION

concurrently with an activity, event

Synonyms

WEAK

all along all the while amid as at the same time as at the time for the time being in the course of in the interim in the meanwhile in the middle of in the time of meanwhile mid midst over pending the time between the whole time throughout until when while

Example Sentences

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During his tenure, the Fed for the first time began releasing public statements describing the actions of its monetary policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

During the 2004 presidential campaign, Vice President Dick Cheney publicly disagreed with President George W. Bush’s position against same-sex marriage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

During the day, close the curtains or blinds to keep out the sun.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

During that time, he dominated Washington, becoming almost more powerful than the president.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

During one spirit circle, Kane handed Maggie a question on a slip of paper.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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