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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
Under the new rules, young graduates — in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics or STEM — no longer need backing from a local employer and can enjoy more flexibility in terms for entry frequency and duration of stay.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
On average, shutdowns last about eight days, but the duration could be less or more, depending on how quickly Congress can reach an agreement on funding legislation.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
While all of the Isak fee will be banked in 2025-26 accounts, the money paid for Woltemade and Wissa is amortised equally over the duration of their respective contracts.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The findings on the effect of treatment duration and age on berberine efficacy are conflicting.
—Trang Tran, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
On average, shutdowns last about eight days, but the duration could be less or more, depending on how quickly Congress can reach an agreement on funding legislation.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
While all of the Isak fee will be banked in 2025-26 accounts, the money paid for Woltemade and Wissa is amortised equally over the duration of their respective contracts.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The findings on the effect of treatment duration and age on berberine efficacy are conflicting.
—Trang Tran, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duration
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Previous government shutdowns have not resulted in mass layoffs, and previous presidents have not used the time to make fundamental changes to agencies.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The assessment by the Washington, DC think tank outlined how Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SCNC) had directed military and civilian officials to designate successors in the event of leadership disruption to ensure continuation in the event of war.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In Israel, Netanyahu will need to get the approval of the far-right members of his government, who in the past have resisted anything short of a continuation of the war and the final takeover of the Gaza Strip by Israel.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There is a need for investment in autism services across the lifespan, ranging from adequate support in schools to job training for autistic adults.—
Dr. Sunny Patel,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Keeping Dahlias Alive When cut, the lifespan of your dahlias can vary significantly—the secret is to purchase them as fresh as possible.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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That continuity blurs the interiors with the outside world.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Amid the churn in Europe and globally, with trenchant nationalism on the rise, and a war raging in Ukraine just 1,200 miles from the palace, many might say that having a hereditary royal as their head of state offers some reassuring continuity, acting as a counterweight to political upheaval.—
Vivienne Walt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Today is the last day to grab a lifetime license for Windows 11 Pro for only $13 (reg.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Even light, which zipped at breathtaking pace across the dark, took many human lifetimes to traverse a single galaxy.—
Angus Fletcher,
Big Think,
29 Sep. 2025
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This growth is a continuance of the surge in oil production resulting from the shale boom that began earlier this century.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The court rejected a continuance filing by Vagovic.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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If he had been convicted on the racketeering charge, Combs could have been given life in prison.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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If convicted, the defendants face from 10 years to life in prison.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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While Sehgal’s persistence was key in keeping the project alive through corporate upheavals – going as far as to stash a culture at home – neither Nogrady nor the METEI was ever credited in his landmark publications.—
Ted Powers,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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Many locals already have tight circles, and breaking in takes patience and persistence.—
Cepee Tabibian,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duration. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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