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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
Utilities, REITs, and long-duration bonds all reprice badly when inflation stays elevated and rate cuts get pushed out.
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Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The company said the model was designed for advanced coding and long-duration agent tasks and can operate continuously for up to 35 hours without performance degradation.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
Bonds with longer maturities tend to have greater duration and thus see sharper price swings when rates move.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Many people also lose contact with the wall during the duration of the exercise, but your head, shoulders, and hips should stay against it the entire time.
—Christa Sgobba, Health, 19 May 2026
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Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The company said the model was designed for advanced coding and long-duration agent tasks and can operate continuously for up to 35 hours without performance degradation.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
Bonds with longer maturities tend to have greater duration and thus see sharper price swings when rates move.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Many people also lose contact with the wall during the duration of the exercise, but your head, shoulders, and hips should stay against it the entire time.
—Christa Sgobba, Health, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for duration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duration
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During this time, circus families blossomed all over Mexico, aided by the appearance of the steamship and railway systems, as the circus historian Julio Revolledo Cárdenas would detail in a 2018 article for the Fédération Mondiale du Cirque.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Julie Tremaine is an award-winning food and travel writer who’s exploring the world one bite at a time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Lechtzin said the lawsuit also seeks compensation for benefits, including the continuation of medical coverage, retirement contributions, unused vacation and sick time.—
NBC South Florida,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Spain and Slovenia are unlikely to come back, and a continuation of Netanyahu military policies could mean other countries join the boycott, resulting in a potential scrapping of the contest in 2027 with that much revenue exiting.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Winning a Tony Award can significantly extend a production's Broadway lifespan, though plenty of shows have survived — and even thrived — without nominations or wins thanks to strong word of mouth, tourist interest, or dedicated fan support.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The bridge will have 230 feet of clearance above the federal channel and will have a lifespan of 100 years.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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When continuity of care breaks down, the consequences eventually reappear inside emergency rooms, homeless shelters and criminal justice systems.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Following this success, retaining Arena ensured continuity and stability.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Having won the Southern Section Division 3 high jump crown in a lifetime best and state-leading 7-01 seven days earlier, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame senior JJ Harel still had the best height Saturday at 6-10, tied with Nathaniel Baca but winning on fewer misses.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Some Chicagoans have been honored for their work with awards — including the Nobel Prize — or lifetime achievement honors.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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After recently failing to obtain a five-month continuance of his trial, Kapoor’s defense lawyers — Don Samuel, Jane Raskin and Fred Schwartz — quickly pivoted to working out the plea deal with federal prosecutors.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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After a not guilty plea and two years of continuances, his state trial was scheduled to begin on January 26 but has been delayed again, according to court records.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Brother Lawrence Washington’s military service doubtless turned George’s British empires eyes in that direction, yet the temporary nature of Lawrence’s service gave George little more than a taste of what a life at arms entailed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Furniture, pets, and the residents themselves infuse the images with both ambiguity and meaning, creating a rich mosaic of city life across ages, backgrounds, and boroughs.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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For over a quarter century, first before SpaceX and now because of it, the ISS has been a triumph of science, diplomacy, and persistence.—
Tejpaul Bhatia,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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But the moon’s geological makeup gives moonquakes a surprising persistence compared with earthquakes; the tremors can last for several hours.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duration. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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