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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I had to turn off automatic Pittsburgh Penguins updates during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, because the Sports app was repeatedly sharing developments before I saw them on my streaming package.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

Hilton was known for some unconventional moments and comments during his tenure working for Cameron.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Drivers rushed into the industry during the pandemic as Covid-driven consumer demand drove freight rates to record highs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The Apache helicopter is the second crewed aircraft that Washington has confirmed was shot down by Iran during the war, following the loss of an F-15 fighter plane in April.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Zara mentions it too, during one of our FT conversations.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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