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as in time
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress
for the whole duration of the speech the bored audience fidgeted
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as in continuation
uninterrupted or lasting existence
scientists warning that the very duration of our civilization depends upon finding a solution to this major environmental problem
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Recent Examples of duration
Adverse health outcomes often hinge on the frequency, duration and intensity with which the child uses the sucking reflex to self-sooth.
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Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
The costs of traditional Uber rides vary based on the location and duration of the trip.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 14 May 2025
Beyond the duration, for me the most important thing is that the viewer is caught up in the film.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 14 May 2025
Its mating call consists of 16 to 35 notes, sung over a duration of 8.2–16.9 milliseconds.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
The costs of traditional Uber rides vary based on the location and duration of the trip.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 14 May 2025
Beyond the duration, for me the most important thing is that the viewer is caught up in the film.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 14 May 2025
Its mating call consists of 16 to 35 notes, sung over a duration of 8.2–16.9 milliseconds.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duration
Noun
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Reubens found much of his early inspiration in drag During his time at the California Institute of the Arts, Reubens began exploring alternative forms of creativity.—
Lizzie Hyman,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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And yet those animals outside of that time of the year are extremely difficult to find.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The 10-episode season is considered a continuation of the original show, which ran for 13 seasons on Fox from 1997-2010.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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More than 25 years later, the theme is still the thing in And Just Like That…, the HBO Max SATC continuation that began in 2022 and will premiere its third season on May 29.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
29 May 2025
Noun
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These are shoes that can last you a lifetime, and this is speaking from experience—I’ve had my Birkenstock slides for nearly 10 years.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
23 May 2025
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Join 5 others in the comments View Comments Scientists believe quasars and galaxy mergers used to be far more common earlier in the universe’s lifetime, said Dong-Woo Kim, an astrophysicist with the Harvard and Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics who was not involved in the research.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Cuomo should pledge continuity with Adams on the issue.—
Stephen Eide,
New York Daily News,
25 May 2025
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Security that supports growth, continuity and reputation does.—
Zach Fuller,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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This teaches the child important money management skills necessary for later in life.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Unlike most tourists, love bugs are only here for a few days because that’s their life span.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Lenexa will see its sales tax live for another 20 years after voters approved its continuance during the April 1 election.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
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The fee for being granted a continuance by an immigration judge is at least $100.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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By doing this, Els revealed the persistence of a parallel Afrikaner consciousness that remembers Apartheid not with shame, but with pride and nostalgia.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Your commitment will require endurance, grace, and persistence.—
Liz Simmons,
StyleCaster,
27 May 2025
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duration. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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