Definitions

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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After the VA unveiled a plan during a federal court hearing in January to install 800 tiny homes on the campus, advocates for veteran housing criticized the 8-foot-by-8-foot sheds as cramped, flimsy and undignified.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Meanwhile, Ukraine's air force said it downed 181 out of 207 drones fired by Russia during that time.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Global currents will increasingly drive the cost of resources as countries focus on their own energy security, Sawan said during Wednesday’s interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

At least during the NBA Finals or the World Cup.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

It stopped snowing during the night and the gray dawn was quiet.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

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