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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
There are also more achievable bedtime recommendations that help members make a decision based on duration and sleep consistency.
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John Werner, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Universities can rethink the duration of undergraduate education and reduce time-to-degree to three (or fewer) years.
—Mark Robison, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Your healthcare provider can work with you to develop a plan to achieve your health goals with the proper type of collagen product supplement, dosage, and treatment duration.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 May 2025
Studies show that exercise alone, especially when performed for longer durations, can lead to significant weight loss and improvements in aerobic fitness and muscle tone.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
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John Werner, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Universities can rethink the duration of undergraduate education and reduce time-to-degree to three (or fewer) years.
—Mark Robison, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Your healthcare provider can work with you to develop a plan to achieve your health goals with the proper type of collagen product supplement, dosage, and treatment duration.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 May 2025
Studies show that exercise alone, especially when performed for longer durations, can lead to significant weight loss and improvements in aerobic fitness and muscle tone.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duration
Noun
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In the suit, Rivers, who used the name Sara Stokes at the time, alleges that she and her bandmates were subjected to an abusive environment while making the show.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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That particular support document had not been changed at the time of writing.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The initiative was a continuation of his work as vice president to address a disease that had killed his older son, Beau, who died from brain cancer in 2015.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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The debate on the fate of the clean technology tax incentives is likely to center on immediate concerns: on one side jobs and the implications for American businesses and, on the other, simple number crunching to fund other priorities including a continuation of broad corporate tax cuts.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
16 May 2025
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Even protected from public pressure in lifetime appointments, the court recently created an ethics code, albeit essentially self-enforced.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 May 2025
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Reusing and reducing consumption can save money and spare waste; high-quality materials and manufacturers limit the environmental impact through production, lifetime, and disposal.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Another crucial aspect is the seamless integration of digital and physical elements, ensuring accessibility and continuity in the relationships between exhibitors and buyers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 May 2025
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An effort to extend the life of the B61 nuclear bomb also faced significant delays and saw costs more than double – to the tune of an additional $4 billion.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Seeing any woman, particularly a Black woman, establish herself as independently wealthy without the help of a spouse or parent is admirable and reflects an urge in younger generations to live a life that wasn’t as accessible to those who came before us.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
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The fee for being granted a continuance by an immigration judge is at least $100.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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During the last hearing, Khalil's lawyers were granted continuance to give additional time to review the allegations raised against him in the Notice to Appear filed by DHS.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Her power, patience and persistence show up all over the stat sheet.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Matt Cardona remains one of the best stories of persistence and dedication in professional wrestling.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duration. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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