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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
Kramer said teams that visited Kansas City were here for various durations.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Whether these moves continue depends on the price of oil and the duration of the conflict.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
The Vikings started filling the basket early in the first quarter, and never let up with their quick shots and tough defense during the duration of the game.
—Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Many are still avoiding price hikes for customers, but in many cases, that will depend on the duration of the war.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Whether these moves continue depends on the price of oil and the duration of the conflict.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
The Vikings started filling the basket early in the first quarter, and never let up with their quick shots and tough defense during the duration of the game.
—Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Many are still avoiding price hikes for customers, but in many cases, that will depend on the duration of the war.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duration
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Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Boise State would hang around for the final two-minute period, which stretched to about 30 minutes of actual time, as both teams repeatedly sent each other to the free-throw line and called timeouts.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2026
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Khamenei’s first statement signaled a continuation of his late father’s strategy in confronting the United States and Israel.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The 2026 championship is more of an affirmation, a continuation of what the Bruins have done all season en route to an undefeated Big Ten regular season and a school-record 25-game winning streak.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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For instance, Potrero Elementary has drainage issues, roof problems and major water intrusion under the building, and many of its trailers are well beyond their lifespan.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Every foam mattress in this guide was tested by our editors and contributors in their own homes—many for years, if not the lifespan of the mattress.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s selection of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son as the next supreme leader signals continuity in Tehran’s stance and little shift in its approach to the war.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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But the Assembly may select a revolutionary hard-liner to signal continuity.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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But Cookson knew that his client would want that experience to be even more extraordinary, unwilling to settle for just one once-in-a-lifetime moment on any trip.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
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Under the new framework, medications could be considered even for patients with relatively low risk, if their overall lifetime risk profile supports it.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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As the clock ticks toward the start of the 2026 regular season, Bubic needed only a few minutes to remind everyone that his 2025 All-Star campaign wasn’t a fluke … but the continuance of his march to stardom.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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At a Friday court hearing for the family’s asylum case, a judge granted a continuance, which postpones the case to a later date, family attorney Danielle Molliver told CNN.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The conflict has also claimed the lives of seven US soldiers and injured about 140 American troops.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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The persistence of such moves has affected the country's tourism industry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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About two weeks after the couple’s trip took its unexpected turn, their persistence appears to have paid off.—
Blane Bachelor,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duration. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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