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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 takeaway is both profound and accessible: the body responds to frequency, not just duration.
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Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Researchers measured the occurrence and durations of the dogs' gaze at their owners after hearing a familiar phrase.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Some new appliances have over a dozen cycles, and then there are a slew of other things to consider, including water temperature, spin speed, cycle duration, and agitation.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
Experts agree that an important key to rebuilding salmon runs is increasing the frequency and duration of shallow flooding in riverside riparian areas, or even fallow rice paddies — a program Katz has helped develop through his career.
—Alastair Bland | Calmatters, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Researchers measured the occurrence and durations of the dogs' gaze at their owners after hearing a familiar phrase.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Some new appliances have over a dozen cycles, and then there are a slew of other things to consider, including water temperature, spin speed, cycle duration, and agitation.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
Experts agree that an important key to rebuilding salmon runs is increasing the frequency and duration of shallow flooding in riverside riparian areas, or even fallow rice paddies — a program Katz has helped develop through his career.
—Alastair Bland | Calmatters, Mercury News, 16 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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Just being able to have … the physical and emotional connection at the same time.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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This book and its truths are in many ways a continuation of my own mental health journey.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Scheifele’s night ends early The physicality in Game 5 was a continuation of what has been the most physical series in the NHL playoffs.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
1 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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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 has also expanded the use of 529 funds to include up to $10,000 per year for K–12 tuition and a lifetime limit of $10,000 for student loan repayment.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Beneath head coach Sean Payton and general manager George Paton, the Broncos have plenty of behind-the-scenes holes to fill this offseason, a blow to continuity heading into 2025.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2025
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That said, continuity of care depends on seamless information sharing.—
Dr. Marschall Runge,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Founded by Frank Fertitta IV and Landon Gyulay, the Easy Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grant-making nonprofit committed to helping Veterans transition to civilian life by addressing critical needs including mental health care, job training, placement, and family support services.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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That fight for victim's rights has shaped all their lives.—
Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley,
CBS News,
4 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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Some bird species can be very precise, but do not necessarily maintain that persistence over time.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
1 May 2025
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The key lies in a fast oscillating sheet known as a diffuser, onto which synchronous images are projected at high speed (2,880 images per second) and at different heights; human persistence of vision ensures that these images are perceived as true 3D objects.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duration. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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