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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This might be the last time fans can catch Grande at a live concert — at least for a while.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Both Anthropic and rival OpenAI announced in the past week that they had filed IPO plans, while SpaceX is expected to break records with it makes its market debut Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Cerebras reported 2025 revenue that rose 76% from a year ago to $509.99 million, while SpaceX said 2025 revenue increased 33% to $18.67 billion.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The only problem with that is that while Cornell, Thayil and Yamamoto all individually took turns playing in the Shemps to make money, that version of the band never performed in public.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

She announced her findings to the class, then read it aloud while everyone giggled.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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