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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 ePASS is essentially a digital hall pass that can have customizable time limits set on it and provides a digital record of pass usage and duration, according to Edlastics.
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Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
All brands pay the same rate when signing up for three months of GPT Search, but after the duration, brands can sign up for monthly payments based on their size and queries from customers.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Consider acetaminophen only when absolutely necessary, for the shortest duration and lowest dose, even the makers of Tylenol say this.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Major limitations include small sample sizes and short study durations, a lack of long-term outcome data, mixed or contradictory findings, and a lack of consensus on the optimal dose and schedule, whether that is daily or weekly.
—New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2025
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Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
All brands pay the same rate when signing up for three months of GPT Search, but after the duration, brands can sign up for monthly payments based on their size and queries from customers.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Consider acetaminophen only when absolutely necessary, for the shortest duration and lowest dose, even the makers of Tylenol say this.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Major limitations include small sample sizes and short study durations, a lack of long-term outcome data, mixed or contradictory findings, and a lack of consensus on the optimal dose and schedule, whether that is daily or weekly.
—New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duration
Noun
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Detectives determined that Holland never stalked Kristil and verified his whereabouts in a different state at the time she was killed.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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However, there are no such hints for players in Season 3, who are sorted into teams at the beginning of their time in Borderland and told where to go for the next match.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 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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Allowing a layer of gunk to grow on weather stripping also shortens its lifespan.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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Both of these approaches, said Barnhart, extend satellite lifespans, reduce the number of defunct satellites in orbit, and promote sustainability.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Emami said Anaheim’s goal would also be to retain existing drivers wherever possible, with contractor transitions prioritizing continuity of service and customer experience.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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With sweeping management changes across the other divisions of Paramount Global post-merger, CBS has been an island of stability and continuity.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 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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It’s implied that an attempt on his own life landed him in a treatment program for the better part of a year.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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In one of the season’s final scenes, the five returning characters have individual counseling sessions with Arisu giving brief updates on their lives.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 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 2 Oct. 2025.
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