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

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During rough weather in the English Channel in December 2017, Augustus Mensah, 55, fell and struck his head on the deck.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

During the mid-14th century, Islamic piracy expanded along the Valencian coastline, while increasing militarization created growing demand for protective equipment and weapons.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

During kickoff Friday for the World Cup, which takes place around 6 p.m., it’s expected to be sunny with temperatures in the lower 70s, according to the weather service.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

During single-elimination tournaments, he’s researching teams’ fans and tracking every game to ensure American has the right number of flights within minutes of the final buzzer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

During her long campaign to get to Carville, and during her short time in the United States, Joey has made many friends.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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