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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 Del Rey’s post features a clip of the couple kissing by a floral arch during their wedding ceremony. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026 An unsportsmanlike conduct penalty handed the Cornhuskers a first down during their final drive of the half. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026 John may have grown up hating Hal, and Hal may have treated John like dirt during their brief time together. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Sep. 2026 Two cars were set alight outside the bar during the shooting. — Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for during
Recent Examples of Synonyms for during
  1. throughout
  2. by
Preposition
  • Both campaigns will be introduced this month with ads running worldwide throughout the fall.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Swift pulled from a few melodramatic thrillers throughout the years.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of throughout
Preposition
  • The two bears had been involved in an incident in which two of Grazer’s 2024 cubs were attacked by Chunk after falling over a waterfall.
    — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2026
  • This four-star stay is full of both traditional amenities (including daily continental breakfast—hard to come by today) and unique offerings that set it apart from neighboring hotels.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of by

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“During.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/during. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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