during

preposition

ˈdu̇r-iŋ How to pronounce during (audio)
Definition of duringnext
as in throughout
in the course of we wrote notes during the boring lecture

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Recent Examples of during This past week, Los Angeles theme parks had more humidity than their Orlando counterparts, something CBSLA chief meteorologist Paul Deanno says he’s never encountered during his career. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026 The 12-year-old student council member spoke about how the shofar, the ram’s horn blown during High Holy Days, awakens Jews to reflect on and reaffirm their beliefs. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Smith struggled with physicality on defense during his five outings in Las Vegas. — Tony East, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Gangs killed at least 47 people during the attack late Sunday on Kenscoff, a once-peaceful farming community nestled in the hills above Haiti's capital. — Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for during
Recent Examples of Synonyms for during
  1. throughout
  2. by
Preposition
  • There are water stations scattered throughout the grounds too.
    — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Not just muscles throughout their bodies, but tissues in their bones, liver, and brain.
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of throughout
Preposition
  • Before Bret can continue to self-identify as Shakespeare’s most famous hero, he’s questioned by Detectives Donaldson and Fregosi, who wonder if Bret isn’t being honest about the nature of his relationship with Matt.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Gen 4 is also designed to add an Active Safety Mechanism intended to prevent thermal runaway by stabilizing electrode active materials at high temperatures.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of by

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