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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
In terms of sheer duration, nothing tops the 1994-95 strike, a 232-day encounter between immovable object and unstoppable force that erased a total of 948 games and led to the cancellation of the World Series.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Relief time The relief time or duration of allergy medicine for seasonal allergies ranges from four to 24 hours.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Momentum picked up in recent weeks as both sides increased the frequency and duration of meetings in an effort to avoid disruption to the upcoming season.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 18 Mar. 2026
Sleep duration was also self-reported, which could pose a limitation.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Relief time The relief time or duration of allergy medicine for seasonal allergies ranges from four to 24 hours.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Momentum picked up in recent weeks as both sides increased the frequency and duration of meetings in an effort to avoid disruption to the upcoming season.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 18 Mar. 2026
Sleep duration was also self-reported, which could pose a limitation.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duration
Noun
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Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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In that month, rates fell below 6% for the first time since 2022, according to Freddie Mac, which tracks rates weekly.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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The continuation is scheduled to launch as part of the network’s 2026-27 season.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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The tour is a continuation of a separate anniversary journey the group embarked on in 2025, and the punk band has some lofty expectations to live up to.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
19 Mar. 2026
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Since Tuck Everlasting was first published in 1975, the average American’s lifespan has increased from 72 to 80.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Throughout its lifespan, the station has served as a test bed for scientific research in microgravity and has in years past opened itself up to private commercial missions.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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This continuity explains why protest songs from earlier eras continue to resurface in moments of political strain.—
Christina Hioureas,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2026
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Supporting strengths beyond performance and maintaining a meaningful connection to the team/sport can help with confidence and continuity of that identity during recovery.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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For the seniors, the trip marked a graduation, a family trip and a once-in-a-lifetime experience all in one.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Some have been saving for years, considering it a once-in-a-lifetime experience.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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As the clock ticks toward the start of the 2026 regular season, Bubic needed only a few minutes to remind everyone that his 2025 All-Star campaign wasn’t a fluke … but the continuance of his march to stardom.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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At a Friday court hearing for the family’s asylum case, a judge granted a continuance, which postpones the case to a later date, family attorney Danielle Molliver told CNN.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Its location along the Tropic of Cancer means a wide variety of plant life; guests can adventure through five different ecosystems.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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First, the persistence of ungoverned or contested spaces along the Pakistan-Afghan border risks creating an enabling environment for transnational militant groups.—
Rabia Akhtar,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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There’s something to be said for the persistence of these artists in grinding through and realizing such elaborate historical films in the face of enormous, unforeseen, catastrophic logistical challenges.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duration. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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