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 And later, the Ja 4 is expected to introduce a high-top variation during the holiday season. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 19 July 2026 Forecasters are calling for additional showers and thunderstorms, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2026 Not another word was said during the long, silent ride back to Long Island. — Rodney K. Harrison, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026 McGraw is an Army veteran, and Rauscher a Navy veteran, who each served in Vietnam during the volatile 1960s. — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for during
Recent Examples of Synonyms for during
  1. throughout
  2. by
Preposition
  • In 2000, the chain began to expand throughout the Northwest and now has more than 1,200 locations across 27 states.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
  • As someone who fed on emotion and belonging throughout his career, Keegan had always felt the pull of Newcastle United, the club of his father.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of throughout
Preposition
  • Lewandowski had 27 touches and took one shot in 62 minutes before being replaced by Robin Lod.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • The storm was forecast to reach the upper Texas coast on Thursday before dissipating inland in Texas by Friday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of by

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