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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
But the squall on the water was separate, less substantial in terms of both space and duration — and trickier to foresee, according to Colin McKellar, a meteorologist who was on duty Saturday in Reno.
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Ethan Wolin, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2025
In February, Mayor Eric Adams (D) announced the century-old building would soon close its doors and limited the duration immigrants could reside at the property three months later.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 24 June 2025
And since the sun will appear to describe such a high arc across the sky, the duration of daylight will be at its most extreme, lasting exactly 15 hours.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 19 June 2025
This tactic bumped our average session duration by 20%.
—Vaibhav Kakkar, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Ethan Wolin, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2025
In February, Mayor Eric Adams (D) announced the century-old building would soon close its doors and limited the duration immigrants could reside at the property three months later.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 24 June 2025
And since the sun will appear to describe such a high arc across the sky, the duration of daylight will be at its most extreme, lasting exactly 15 hours.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 19 June 2025
This tactic bumped our average session duration by 20%.
—Vaibhav Kakkar, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duration
Noun
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The small, ragtag crew of replacements that Kennedy appointed two days later met this week for the first time, amid lots of empty chairs in a conference room in Atlanta.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2025
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This June, Champagne Taittinger is opening a brand new restaurant on-site, adding a full-service dining space to its visitor center for the first time.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Now, his triumph signifies a continuation of some red-hot form as tennis transitions from clay to grass.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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From more superhero shenanigans in Gen V Season 2, to the continuation of epic fantasy action in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3, these series are all a must-watch.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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If a task can be performed in more than one way by equal peers working together—much in the way an ant colony or swarm of bees works—then the system is resistant to censorship and hardware faults and has service continuity due to economic sustainability.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Storytelling, especially among women, is shown as a means of establishing continuity, despite ruptures both geographic and political.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Calpurnia had a number of health issues in her lifetime.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2025
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He was convicted of numerous crimes over his lifetime, including drug trafficking and a high-profile art heist, per the outlet.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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And the bad thoughts may serve a biological purpose: because mothers who have thoughts of infanticide are more likely to compulsively check on their infants, their hypervigilance may be what has ensured the continuance of their line.—
Andrew Kay,
Harpers Magazine,
28 May 2025
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Whether this comes to bite the prosecution in the long-run remains to be seen, but certainly Richard’s presence is an addition to any continuance or appeal move the defense chooses to make down the line.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
Noun
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More pre-authorization controls spending and premiums but makes patients' lives harder; less pre-authorization will raise premiums while easing the burden for some patients.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, SAP helps the world run better and improve people’s lives.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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His spirit of persistence and craftsmanship continues to shape the bourbon industry today.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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It’s been reopened in chunks, thanks to the unrelenting optimism and irrational persistence of a corps of downtown residents led by Rodriguez and Rosa Chang.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
16 June 2025
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But a more personal highlight came earlier in the year, when Oasis played two dates at City’s then-home, Maine Road.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Style it with all-white accessories and gold hoops for a sunset date night on the coast, or pair it with flat sandals for a daytime museum visit.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duration. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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