Thesaurus results for DURING

during

preposition

ˈdu̇r-iŋ

Definition of during next

as in throughout

in the course of we wrote notes during the boring lecture

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Recent Examples of during Pelley laced into Bilton during the meeting, according to an audio recording obtained by NBC News and a source who was in the room. —

Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 3 June 2026 Take Danielle, for instance, who dated Robert and a number of guys who barely appeared during her time on the show. —

Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 June 2026 This trend accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. —

Literary Hub, 3 June 2026 That emotional tête-à-tête, as well as Lindsay showing up to support Carl at the opening of Soft Bar, are brought up by Andy during Part 2. —

Marlow Stern, Variety, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for during

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For a couple of decades now, rates of anxiety, depression, suicide and self-harm have been rising sharply in countries throughout the West—and in people of all classes, races and educational levels.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Perhaps the hotel’s philosophy is best seen by the seashells placed under glass cloches throughout the hotel, showcasing the reverence for nature here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026