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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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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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Offering everything from their popular Mustang Oil (a 7.6% chocolate milk stout) to their flagship Faith Healer session IPA, make time to relax and sip while on site.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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This latest endeavor marks a continuation of the growing trend of digital creators broadcasting their every move over extended periods, with Cenat and crew committing to a full month of non-stop content.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 July 2025
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Next up in the renewables sector is the continuation of a rabid race to break ground on clean-energy projects to beat the tax credit deadlines.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
3 July 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
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Buffett made a pledge in 2010 to donate his fortune in his lifetime or by the time of his death, doing so alongside Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
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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Drake’s music spoke to a particular kind of dislocation that resonated more deeply as modern life grew louder and faster.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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In sport, as in life, the idea of failure is often cast as a villain—something to be denied, delayed or danced around.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
5 July 2025
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Your experience illustrates the importance of persistence and following up.—
Christopher Elliott The Travel Troubleshooter,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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The theme is echoed in videos exploring contemporary Australian bark-cloth painting, and the persistence of masquerade traditions across Africa.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Forrest asked that Gorman's right to request a bond hearing at a later date be preserved, which Volpe agreed to.—
Dale Ellis,
Arkansas Online,
29 June 2025
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Very few players see their walk and strikeout rates vary so much year-to-year, which speaks to the tumultuous nature of his career to date.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duration. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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