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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 winner of that election will replace Turner and serve out the duration of his term.
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Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
SpaceX is expected to attempt the complex maneuver with the introduction of the third iteration of Starship, known as Version 3, or V3, during a long-duration flight test that would last much longer than any of the other 11 so far.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Research suggests that creatine is ideal for high-intensity, short-duration activities, such as weightlifting or sprinting.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 4 Nov. 2025
Graham said a black hole flare is the most likely explanation based on the outburst's intensity and duration, but follow-up studies will help the researchers confirm their findings.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2025
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Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
SpaceX is expected to attempt the complex maneuver with the introduction of the third iteration of Starship, known as Version 3, or V3, during a long-duration flight test that would last much longer than any of the other 11 so far.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Research suggests that creatine is ideal for high-intensity, short-duration activities, such as weightlifting or sprinting.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 4 Nov. 2025
Graham said a black hole flare is the most likely explanation based on the outburst's intensity and duration, but follow-up studies will help the researchers confirm their findings.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duration
Noun
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This can reduce time needed for extensive wind tunnel testing or large-scale computer simulations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The buttons control the cooking modes, temperature setting (up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit), and cook time, which can also be conveniently adjusted using the dial.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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The recent price action marks a continuation of bitcoin’s downward trend over the past few weeks.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Stewart’s continuation beyond his current one-year contract was not always a definite considering what went down months ago with his buddy, former correspondent and later late-night lead-out Stephen Colbert.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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The lifespan of a small breed dog is typically longer than their larger counterparts—up to about 16 years, so they are not considered seniors until age 12 usually.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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But the crash does highlight how planes, can have a much longer long lifespan than the average flyer realizes.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Under Putin, however, loyalty and continuity are still prized.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The County of San Diego has selected Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center as the new operator of the Tijuana River Valley Community Garden, ensuring continuity for hundreds of plot owners at the region’s largest community garden.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Participating in bets is strictly prohibited by MLB, specifically under Rule 21, which calls for a lifetime ban of any player, manager, or coach who bets on their own team.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The brand signed a lifetime contract this year with NBA star Allen Iverson, who was known for wearing Reebok and Champion, another Authentic brand.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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The program's continuance has since remained contested in court, with the latest agreement pushing it through October.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Around this time last year, the 24-time Emmy-winning multi-hyphenate announced his continuance on the show, extending his deal through the end of 2025.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 Oct. 2025
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Millennials, typically defined as individuals born between the early 1980s and the mid-1990s, are now at a point in their lives where their generational nostalgia is front and center.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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Aldo Olivieri, il Gatto Magico (the Magic Cat), who had survived a fractured skull that required drilling to save his life and left him with chronic headaches, became the first-choice goalkeeper.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The persistence of terrorism in Nigeria, whose northern states abut the West African Sahel region, has strategic implications for the country and beyond if the trend is not reversed and decisively crushed.—
Kingsley Moghalu,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The study’s insights could help scientists model pollutant persistence and even engineer better cleanup materials inspired by these minerals.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duration. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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