DURING

Definition: DURING

DURING

Preposition

1. In the time of; as long as the action or existence of; as, during life; during the space of a year.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Date "DURING" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1010. (references)

Note: During \Dur"ing\, preposition. [Orig., present participle of dure.]. (references)

Contingent Duration

Adverb: during pleasure, during good behavior; quamdiu se bene gesserit.

Synchronism

Adverb: at the same time; simultaneously; Adjective: together, in concert, during the same time; in the same breath; pari passu; in the interim; as one.

Time

Adverb: while, whilst, during, pending; during the time, during the interval; in the course of, at that point, at that point in time; for the time being, day by day; in the time of, when; meantime, meanwhile; in the meantime, in the interim; ad interim, pendente lite; de die in diem; from day to day, from hour to hour; hourly, always; for a time, for a season;

Crosswords: DURING

I hate it when they talk during the movie (Batman & Robin; writing credit: Akiva Goldsman)

I'd like to share a revelation that I've had during my time here (The Matrix; writing credit: Andy Wachowski; Larry Wachowski)

A number of the inmates, as tough as they acted during the day, would often cry themself to sleep at night (Sleepers; writing credit: Barry Levinson)

You know normally a patient wouldn't have a vat of Scotch during a session (Analyze This; writing credit: Kenneth Lonergan; Peter Tolan)

Girls are what you sleep with after the game, not, not what you coach during the game (A League of Their Own; writing credit: Kim Wilson; Kelly Candaele)

Together during a very tumultuous time (Unsent; performing artist: Alanis Morissette)

But during National Brotherhood Week, National Brotherhood Week, (National Brotherhood Week; performing artist: Tom Lehrer)

Winston Churchill was born in a ladies' room during a dance. (references; author: unknown)

A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success. (references; author: unknown)

Overheard during a particular long sermon, "If we give him the money now, Mommy, will he let us go? (references; author: unknown)

I went to a restaurant that serves "breakfast at any time." So I ordered French toast during the Renaissance. (references; author: unknown)

A person's character and his garden both reflect the amount of weeding that was done during the growing season. (references; author: unknown)

During and After the Air Raid (1970)

Business as Usual During Alterations (1913)

During Cherry Time (1911)

Bringing in the Wounded During the Battle of Grobler's Kloof (1900)

During the Blizzard (1898)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

References

• The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Hodgkin's Disease during Pregnancy (reference)

• The World Market for Hot-Rolled Iron and Non-Alloy Steel Bars and Rods That Have Been Deformed during Rolling: A 2004 Global Trade Perspective (reference)

  (more reference examples)

Books

• Midwifery Community Based Health Care During the Childbearing Year (reference)

• Women's Health During the Childbearing Years: A Community-Based Approach (reference)

• Stories in the Time of Cholera: Racial Profiling during a Medical Nightmare (reference)

• When Jesus Became God - The Struggle to Define Christianity during the Last Days of Rome (reference)

• Anti-Methodist Publications Issued During the Eighteenth Century; A Chronologically Arranged and Annotated Bibliography ... a Contribution to methodis: A Chronologically Arranged and Annotated Bibliography ... a Contribution to Methodist History (Burt Fra (reference)

  (more book examples)

Periodicals

• Rents-Fees In Residential Buildings Completed During The Year (reference)

  (more periodical examples)

Music

• Ars Gregoriana, Responsorium/Cantus ad processionem (Responsory/Chants during the Procession) (reference)

• His Greatest Hits on Radio during the War Time (reference)

• Recorded in Europe During Her Latest Concert Tour [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED] [EXTRA TRACKS] [LIVE] (reference)

  (more classical music examples; more popular music examples)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Shows photo of Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Photo was taken from side angle during late afternoon sunshine, creating dramatic shadows on building. Credit: Unknown photographer/artist.

Shown is the 5 A Day ad "The Original Fast Food" that appeared in Washington D.C.'s Metrorail stations during September 1993. The ad has running figurines in the shapes of a banana, an orange juice box, a tomato, carrot and broccoli. Credit: Fred Hirsch (photographer).

Use of a jet injector during the 1976 New Jersey Influenza A immunization project. 45 million adults in the United States received a vaccine containing the A/New Jersey/76 influenzavirus ("swine flu" virus). Credit: CDC.

Lab technicians reading and checking serologies to determine presence of influenza A/NJ/8/76 (Swine Flu) and registering antibody rise to the swine influenza virus during vaccine testing trials. Credit: CDC.

Christa McAuliffe Experiences Weightlessness During KC-135 Flight. Credit: NASA.

Tyulin and Korolev During A-4 Missile Recovery Operations. Credit: NASA.

Mars during 1999 opposition with Earth. Credit: NASA.

Mariner 9 image of the "Inca City". During the Mariner 9 mission, scientists found an unusual rectilinear structure associatedwith the south polar pitted terrain which they dubbed the "Inca City". Located near-80 degrees latitude and 64 degrees longitude, it is likely the result of wind deflationof deposits from underlying rough terrain. The "cells" in the image are about 4-5kilometers in width. Credit: NASA.

Perspective views of Hurricane Georges nearing Florida during September1998. Credit: NASA.

Ephemeral Lake Carnegie, in Western Australia, fills with water only during periods of significant rainfall. In dry years, it is reduced to a muddy marsh. Credit: NASA.

Source: pictures compiled by the editor from various references; see picture credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Further, if we have led or sent him upon military service, he shall be relieved from guard in proportion to the time during which he has been on service because of us. (reference)

The power, then, that parents have over their children, arises from that duty which is incumbent on them, to take care of their off-spring, during the imperfect state of childhood. (Second Treatise of Government)

Clause 3: The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate, by granting Commissions which shall expire at the End of their next Session. (reference)

But this Article shall not apply to any person holding the office of President when this Article was proposed by Congress, and shall not prevent any person who may be holding the office of President, or acting as President, during the term within which this Article becomes operative from holding the office of President or acting as President during the remainder of such term. (reference)

The bourgeoisie, during its rule of scarce one hundred years, has created more massive and more colossal productive forces than have all preceding generations together. (reference)

These persons shall be nationals of Powers that have remained neutral during the war. (reference)

From what I have seen of our Russian friends and Allies during the war, I am convinced that there is nothing they admire so much as strength, and there is nothing for which they have less respect than for weakness, especially military weakness. ("Iron Curtain" Speech)

They are entitled to equal rights as to marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution. (reference)

Where the individual answers some questions during in-custody interrogation, he has not waived his privilege, and may invoke his right to remain silent thereafter. (reference)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

It was a very useful note, for it supplied them with fresh matter for thought and conversation during the rest of their lonely evening

During these bewildering intervals the ship usually sailed backwards

During the whole of this time, Scrooge had acted like a man out of his wits

The accidents of my life have often afforded me this advantage, but never with more fulness and variety than during my continuance in office

However, during the night of the 18th of June, the dead were despoiled

Fleming had a box of crayons and one night during free study he had coloured the earth green and the clouds maroon

During that day and night the men slept soddenly, side by side on the boxcar door

The King, Queen, and all the court, sent every day to inquire after my health, and her Majesty made me several visits during my sickness

As for fowling, during the last years that I carried a gun my excuse was that I was studying ornithology, and sought only new or rare birds

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Health

Infections during pregnancy. (references)

Avoid having sex during menstruation. (references)

Pain during urination or bowel movements. (references)

Business

There is no charge during the experimental period. (references)

Italian airports are always overcrowded during this period. (references)

An 8 percent growth is expected during the next three years. (references)

Children

Luxembourg

No such activities were reported during the year. (references)

Liberia

Young persons were victimized seriously during the civil war. (references)

Czech Republic

Child abuse continued to receive press attention during the year. (references)

Civil Liberties

Panama

Singares is free during his appeal. (references)

Bulgaria

The dispute continued during the year. (references)

Thailand

No such closures occurred during the year. (references)

Discrimination

Burundi

The question of exclusion was a central question during the peace talks. (references)

Congo

Ethnic and regional differences continued; however, there was no organized civil violence during the year. (references)

Namibia

During a March 19 speech at the University of Namibia, President Nujoma announced that "the Republic of Namibia does not allow homosexuality or lesbianism here. (references)

Economic History

Senegal

An annual charge is levied during this period. (references)

Italy

Advertising is shown during every intermission. (references)

Mauritius

Traffic congestion is a problem during peak hours. (references)

Human Rights

Ireland

Work remained suspended during the year. (references)

United Kingdom

Prison suicides decreased during the year. (references)

Sri Lanka

No prisoners were released during the year. (references)

Indigenous People

Bangladesh

A bomb exploded during the procession. (references)

Bangladesh

Court proceedings continued during the year. (references)

Sweden

Sami leaders continued to protest this change during the year. (references)

Minorities

Saudi Arabia

No such cases were reported during the year. (references)

Romania

Four synagogues were also desecrated during the year. (references)

Romania

Jewish cemeteries were desecrated in nine localities during the year. (references)

Political Economy

Venezuela

GDP grew 2.7 percent during the year. (references)

Ethiopia

Military spending decreased during the year. (references)

Cote D'ivoire

Several hundred Ivoirians died during the protests. (references)

Political Rights

Liberia

No major legislation was enacted during the year. (references)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

The parties generally adhered to the code during the campaign. (references)

Kuwait

Most political blocs joined to form coalitions during the year. (references)

Trade

Jamaica

Hence more funds should be available for lending during 2001. (references)

Romania

Imported goods can be replaced/repaired during the warranty period. (references)

Indonesia

Use of this guarantee facility has increased during the economic downturn in Indonesia. (references)

Travel

Mexico

An umbrella is a necessity during this season. (references)

Ukraine

Major roads are drivable during daylight hours. (references)

Italy

The same is true during the Christmas and New Year period. (references)

Women

Somalia

A few rapes were prosecuted during the year. (references)

Spain

Police received 1,219 reports of rape during the year. (references)

Angola

Women increasingly were active in lobbying for rights during the year. (references)

Worker Rights

Haiti

No fines were issued during the year. (references)

Estonia

No strikes took place during the year. (references)

Greece

Many strikes took place during the year. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Expressions using "DURING": accessory during the fact ♦ all during ♦ during daylight hours ♦ During good behavior ♦ during his incumbency ♦ during his presidency ♦ during his tenancy of the house ♦ during his term of office ♦ during one's pleasure ♦ during peak viewing hours ♦ during the day ♦ during the holidays ♦ during the interval ♦ during the performance ♦ during the same time ♦ during the time ♦ during the winter ♦ during the year ♦ even during vacation ♦ evening service during passion week ♦ Pain during intercourse ♦ period during which the subscription lists are open ♦ special break during noisy work ♦ statement made during an interview. Additional references.

Beginning with "DURING": During-puberty.

Ending with "DURING": countries-during.

Afrikaans

vir (across from, against, for, in exchange for, in order to, opposed, opposed to, opposite, per, to, toward, towards, upon, whereas, while, whilst), tydens (for, whereas, while, whilst), terwyl (for, whereas, while, whilst), gedurende (for, whereas, while, whilst). (various references)

Albanian

gjatë (alone, along, by, down, for, in the course of, in the midst of, in the progress of, lengthwise, long, over, pending, through, throughout, whereas, while, whilst). (various references)

Arabic 

‏في (among, at, by, in, on, thereof, within), ‏من خلال (out of, through), ‏طوال (all during, throughout), ‏خلال (meantime, meanwhile, midst, over, through), ‏إبان (meantime, meanwhile), ‏أثناء (pending). (various references)

Bulgarian 

в продължение на (for, through), през време на (pending), през (across, along, by, down, in, of, on, out, over, thro, through, throughout, thru, via), при (about, alongside, at, beside, by, given, in, on, to, under, unto, with), по време на (in). (various references)

Chinese 

當 (adequate, at or in the very same..., equal, fitting, just at, manage, match equally, obstruct, on the spot, ought, proper, replace, represent, right, same, should, suitable, to act as, to be, to pawn, when, withstand), 在﹍期間 , 在其间, 中 (among, center, China, Chinese, hit, in, middle, while, within). (various references)

Czech

v prùbìhu èeho (in the course of smth.), bìhem (by, over, pending, within), během doby. (various references)

Danish

imitlertid (for, whereas, while, whilst). (various references)

Dutch

staande (for, whereas, while, whilst), gedurende (for, whereas, while, whilst). (various references)

Esperanto

dum (for, whereas, while, whilst). (various references)

Faeroese

um (about, beyond, by, concerning, for, if, on, past, provided that, straight past, upon, whereas, while, whilst), meðan (for, whereas, while, whilst), í (a, for, in, inside, into, on, per, whereas, while, whilst, within). (various references)

Farsi 

هنگام (Gamut, In, Moment, Season, Term), درمدت (For, Pending, Within), درطی (Pending), درجریان (Afoot). (various references)

Finnish

varrella (by, by the side of, on), jonkin kestäessä, jonkin aikana, aikana (for, whereas, while, whilst). (various references)

Flemish

tijdens. (various references)

French

durant, pendant, en. (various references)

Frisian

wylst (for, whereas, while, whilst). (various references)

German

während (as, for, over, throughout, when, whereas, while, whilst). (various references)

Greek 

κατά την διάρκεια. (various references)

Guarani

jave, aja. (various references)

Hawaiian

duke (for, whereas, while, whilst), derisa (for, whereas, while, whilst), gjersa (for, till, until, whereas, while, whilst), gjatë (for, long, whereas, while, whilst). (various references)

Hebrew 

במשך (through, throughout). (various references)

Hungarian

közben (between, betwixt, for, in the midst of, mean time, meanwhile, midst of, on, pending, whereas, while, whilst), alatt (at press, below, beneath, for, in, pending, through, under, underneath, whereas, while, whilst). (various references)

Icelandic

meðan (for, whereas, while, whilst). (various references)

Indonesian

semasa (while), selama, selagi (as long as, while). (various references)

Irish

ar feadh (while, whilst). (various references)

Italian

durante (for, in, over, pending, through, whereas, while, whilst). (various references)

Japanese Kanji 

間に (while), 間中 , 乍 (all, although, both, notwithstanding, though, while, while doing). (various references)

Japanese Katakana 

ながら (all, although, both, notwithstanding, though, while, while doing), あいだに (while), あいだじゅう. (various references)

Korean 

의 동안에. (various references)

Luganda

mu (and, at the, in, in the, into, the). (various references)

Malagasy

atoandro. (various references)

Manx

trooid (advance, come, from, per, through, via; approach), rish (along, beside, by; to him, for, to), fud (amid, amidst, among, amongst), feiy (fathom), er fud (overall, throughout), er feiy, er (for, on, on him, onto), car (twirl, twist, vicissitude). (various references)

Norwegian

i løpet av. (various references)

Papiamen

durante (for, whereas, while, whilst), miéntras (for, whereas, while, whilst). (various references)

Pig Latin

uringday.(various references)

Polish

podczas (for, whereas, while, whilst), gdy (as, for, when, whereas, while, whilst). (various references)

Portuguese

durante (for, in, long, over, pending, per, under, while, whilst). (various references)

Portuguese Brazilian

durante. (various references)

Romanian

pe cînd (for, whereas, while, whilst), în timpul (by, pending, through), în timp ce (and, as, for, when, whereas, while, whilst), în decursul (over), în cursul (over). (various references)

Russian 

в течение (during the course of, for, for the duration of, in the course of, pending, within !мес!). (various references)

Scottish

ré (duration of time, for, lifetime;, nf.ind. the moon, season, space of time, the moon, time, whereas, while, whilst). (various references)

Serbo-Croatian

za vreme, za (after, around, by, con, favor: in favor of, favour: in favour of, for, in, into, per, to, towards, unto, with), u toku (abreast, afoot, on-going, progress: in progress, underway, way: under way), tokom (course: in the course of, throughout), po (according to, after, around, by, for, in, on, over, per, through). (various references)

Spanish

durante (pending, when, while, whilst). (various references)

Sranan

di (for, whereas, while, whilst). (various references)

Swedish

under tiden (in the meantime, meantime, meanwhile), under loppet av (in the course of, pending), under (below, beneath, for, in, into, marvel, miracle, over, under, underneath, unto, wonder). (various references)

Thai

ในระหว่าง. (various references)

Turkish

iken (as, in the meantime, in the meanwhile, meantime, meanwhile, when, while). (various references)

Turkmen 

dowamynda, dцwrьnde. (various references)

Ukrainian

під час (on), протягом (for, in, long, o'er, over, pending, through, within). (various references)

Vietnamese 

trong thời gian (pro tem, pro tempore), trong lúc (pending), trải qua. (various references)

Welsh

yn ystod (in the course of), wrth (as, at, because, beside, by, for, how, like, near to, next to, since, such a, such as, to, what a, whereas, while, whilst, with). (various references)

Xhosa

kusemini (It's during the day), emini (Day time, During theday). (various references)

Zulu

ebusuku (at night, by night, during the night). (various references)

assub, dum, durare, inter, interius, intra, per, secundum, sub, super, superque. (various references)

hadha. (various references)

on. (various references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Derivations

Words ending with "DURING": coenduring, enduring, everduring, perduring. (additional references)

Words containing "DURING": enduringly, enduringness, enduringnesses. (additional references)

Misspellings

"DURING" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: derig, Derring, Derrings, diuron, doring, dorking, dorsing, douring, drang, Drimnagh, dring, dringy, drong, drongo, druin, Druzina, dueing, dugin, Duhig, duin, duking, durang, durano, duri, durine, Durji, durn, durng, durring, Dutronc, Duuring, dwurnik, dyring, ruding, turing, uding. (additional references)

Source: compiled by the editor (additional references); see credits.

Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams

Direct Anagrams: ungird.

-1 letter: grind, ruing, unrig.

-2 letters: ding, drug, dung, durn, gird, girn, grid, grin, guid, nurd, rind, ring, ruin, rung.

-3 letters: dig, din, dug, dui, dun, gid, gin, gnu, gun, rid, rig, rin, rug, run, urd, urn.

-4 letters: id, in, nu, un.

+1 letter: curding, dungier, durning, ungirds.

+2 letters: adjuring, antidrug, crudding, curdling, drouking, drubbing, drudging, drugging, drumming, enduring, grudging, guardian, guarding, gueridon, hurdling, indulger, reducing, rigaudon, rounding, ruddling, trudging, undaring, ungirded, unrigged, updrying.

+3 letters: burdening, crusading, decurving, demurring, detouring, detruding, devouring, drubbings, drumbling, extruding, gerundive, grounding, guardians, gueridons, humdinger, indulgers, intrigued, intruding, juddering, marauding, murdering, negritude, obtruding, outdaring, outriding, perduring, preluding, producing, redubbing, refunding, rejudging, rigaudons, shrouding, strouding, sundering, traducing, trundling, unbridged, undergird, undergirt, underling, underwing, undraping, undrawing, ungirding, ungodlier, updarting, upgirding, upgrading.