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

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The 1989 Hillsborough disaster claimed 97 lives after a crush during the FA Cup semi-final.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2026

One of the most notable guests during that period was Apple CEO Tim Cook, who dodged 100% tariffs on semiconductor components by agreeing to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 12, 2026

The researchers estimate that sinking marine snow can lose as much as 50% of its original carbon and between 58% and 63% of its original nitrogen during its descent through the deep ocean.

From Science Daily • Jul. 12, 2026

Pakistan's top diplomat called for "de-escalation" and for all sides to "show restraint" during a phone call with his Iranian counterpart on Sunday, the foreign ministry said.

From Barron's • Jul. 12, 2026

Johnson describes her actions during the war, but also details all the things Joey did for the patients at Tala, documenting it for perpetuity in the Congressional Record.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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