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 After the game, A’s manager Mark Kotsay said pitch location was the biggest problem during Morris’ start, especially during the critical, one-out at-bat against Alvarez. —

Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026 Named for privateer Jean Lafitte, who aided American forces during the War of 1812, the park preserves cultural traditions alongside fragile ecosystems. —

Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026 Last month, a Florida Highway Patrol K9 helped troopers uncover more than 2,000 pounds of marijuana hidden inside an RV during a traffic stop, Fox 35 Orlando reported. —

Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026 So far, the other artists advertised as headlining concerts during the June 25-July 10 fair on the Mall have not spoken up about their involvement. —

Chris Willman, Variety, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for during

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Host Andy Cohen repeatedly presses her throughout Part 3 about the heavy toll of her actions, and Amanda can’t seem to muster an ounce of genuine contrition.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 10 June 2026
Beyond ticket distribution, soccer fans can expect free World Cup watch parties throughout Atlanta.

— Leondra Head, CBS News, 10 June 2026