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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
The person recording the video appears to hiding in a bush for most of its 3-minute long duration.
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Operators can scale up either power or duration, depending on need.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
This feature will help users better understand their sleep patterns through bedtimes, heart rates and sleep durations tracking.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Key Takeaways Walking more can help improve your sleep quality and duration.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Operators can scale up either power or duration, depending on need.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
This feature will help users better understand their sleep patterns through bedtimes, heart rates and sleep durations tracking.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Key Takeaways Walking more can help improve your sleep quality and duration.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duration
Noun
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This prompted an intervention from the speaker, who banged his gavel multiple times.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, the price, according to many users, has been dishes that aren’t as clean after demonstrably longer cycle times.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It was described as a continuation of the story that was established in the films.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Assuring the continuation of this gem means finding spots on future schedules to place it.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Regularly paying attention to this part helps your dishwasher clean more effectively, extends its lifespan, and keeps your kitchen smelling fresh.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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The plan is to investigate issues across a woman’s lifespan, focusing on areas such as cardiovascular disease, autoimmune conditions, and mental health, including depression and PTSD.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The defensive line lacks continuity.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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Haiti itself is also preparing for national elections next year — an important step toward building political continuity and credibility.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The cards also have a limited lifetime warranty.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The nitrogen-rich material also suggested a youthful lifetime.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Judge Lipner ruled that there would be no further continuances in the case.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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According to Cross County Circuit Court records, on July 1, a continuance was granted in the matter, and no trial date has been set.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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No one who celebrates the loss of human life should be anywhere near children.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Quite a few designs featured striking swirls, which Daveed says speak to the ways that many Haitian immigrants must travel when heading into the United States for a better life.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While individual particles may be microscopic, their sheer numbers and persistence pose a long-term hazard.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Other risks include data poisoning, context hijacking and large language model (LLM) memory persistence, where cached queries or context reuse could expose sensitive information to subsequent users.—
Camellia Chan,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duration. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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