during

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

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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This year, seven whales have already died during whale season, which peaks this month.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

At one stage, he even appeared to be on a video call during the media-only event.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

If you are going to hold a 90-10 portfolio, you’ll need a plan for staying calm during market drops.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Jeff Probst gave fans one last “Survivor” twist during the season finale, albeit accidentally.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“Be quick in the kitchen; I don’t want you falling asleep during training tomorrow.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin