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 Still, Saudi Arabia has viewed attendance at the event, and general support for the Gulf during turbulent times, as a loyalty test for global business leaders. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026 These ripples are associated with spikes of activity in the prefrontal cortex, and scientists only observe them during periods of sleep or quiet, wakeful rest. — Sean McCabe, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 The arrest tally reported Sunday approached the nearly 2,000 recorded nationwide during a single day of yellow vest protests in December 2018. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026 The Oregon school district that lost three young students and a teacher in a mass shooting this week expressed profound grief on Saturday, praising the courage of the educator and staff member who risked their lives during the attack. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for during
Recent Examples of Synonyms for during
  1. throughout
  2. by
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  • Cups and bowls used as utensils to dispense food throughout kitchen.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Crown molding, used throughout much of the home, adds an additional elegant touch.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of throughout
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  • Her firm sees the Indian currency trading around 97 per US dollar by end-2026 and at 98 rupees by mid-2027.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • New York remains its strongest market, followed by San Francisco and Los Angeles, with Miami emerging as another opportunity.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
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“During.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/during. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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