Definitions

while

[hwahyl, wahyl] / ʰwaɪl, waɪl /

CONJUNCTION

as long as

Synonyms

WEAK

although at the same time during during the time in the time throughout the time whilst

CONJUNCTION

even though

Synonyms

WEAK

albeit although howbeit much as though when whereas

NOUN

time interval

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bit moment period time

STRONG

instant interim meantime occasion space spell stretch

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While John Palmer, senior advisor at conciliation service Acas says football fans should "let your employer know what your intentions are as soon as possible, to see what they can accommodate".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

While analysts see upside, DraftKings’ prediction market volume trails Kalshi’s $10.4 billion in May sports trading volume.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

While those could be big reasons for investors to back out of tech, there’s likely more to it than that.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

While the disparate elements that go into a given arrangement might appear jumbled on paper, one always senses the logic behind each piece.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

While I was eating, Grandma said, “How is your little sister getting along?”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

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