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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
Long-period GRBs have durations longer than two seconds and are believed to be launched when the universe's most massive stars go supernova, leaving behind black holes.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 July 2025
To prevent the transfer of sensitive intellectual property, the exiting team members are required to serve a period of gardening leave, the duration of which is decided in their contract with the current team.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Expectations were low for the summit in the Chinese capital marking 50 years of diplomatic ties after weeks of escalating tension and wrangling over its format, with the duration abruptly halved to a single day at Beijing’s request.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 July 2025
This distortion directly impacts metrics including conversion rates, average session duration, and the like.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 22 July 2025
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 July 2025
To prevent the transfer of sensitive intellectual property, the exiting team members are required to serve a period of gardening leave, the duration of which is decided in their contract with the current team.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Expectations were low for the summit in the Chinese capital marking 50 years of diplomatic ties after weeks of escalating tension and wrangling over its format, with the duration abruptly halved to a single day at Beijing’s request.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 July 2025
This distortion directly impacts metrics including conversion rates, average session duration, and the like.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duration
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The film, Variety reported, will be playing in about 300 theaters nationwide and a wider expansion — at least for the time being — seems to be out of the cards.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The gang planned to collect one billion won (roughly $1.25 million at the time).—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Oak Series is a continuation of the distillery’s long-running Abraham Bowman Collection, which allows drinkers to taste the brand’s experiments across mash bills, maturation techniques, entry proofs, and cask finishes.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Prince Harry believed the nonprofit was a continuation of Princess Diana’s efforts to help those with AIDS.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Rather than viewing implementation as an IT exercise, organizations that approach it through the lens of risk management and clinical continuity see stronger adoption.—
Jim McGann,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Anchored in the Arab Peace Initiative, guided by existing UN resolutions, and conducted with robust international mediation, a final agreement would set permanent borders, involving land swaps based on security, demography, and territorial continuity.—
Ami Ayalon,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Aug. 2025
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What are the Kennedy Center Honors? Since 1978, the Kennedy Center Honors have been presented annually to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
16 Aug. 2025
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One out of two men will get diagnosed in their lifetime, one out of three women.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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But after months of continuances, on Monday, Rodríguez logged into a virtual hearing from Venezuela.—
Melissa Sanchez,
ProPublica,
29 July 2025
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The case saw several continuances as the Kansas Death Penalty Defense Unit requested more time to prepare, and show that Cherry had suffered severe abuse as a child.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
16 July 2025
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This idea of changing your focus on a situation isn’t new to leadership, but it’s rarely practiced with the depth the movie (and real life) demands.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In 2016, Ciara tied the knot with now husband Russell Wilson, who was thrilled to welcome the little boy into his life.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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While cost is a primary consideration for payers, lack of persistence on GLP-1s is another reason for hesitance to reimburse weight loss drugs.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the gleaming chrome and fresh paint of each vehicle at their events, there is a story of persistence, investment, and pride.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Bad Guys 2 has earned $51.6 million domestically and $44.1 million internationally for a worldwide box office tally of $95.7 million to date against an $80 million budget before prints and advertising costs, per The Numbers.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The waiver allows passengers with bookings made before Aug. 14 to move their trip to a date between Aug. 21 and Sept. 12.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duration. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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