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as in times
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 continuations
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 durations
With habitats in place, along with solar and nuclear power stations, rotating astronaut crews could live and work on the moon for long durations much like space station fliers have done in Earth orbit for the past quarter century.
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William Harwood, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Six were suspended for various durations.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026
The company says the system uses lighter and more efficient refrigeration equipment, helping reduce weight while supporting extended flight durations.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Vigilance elevated for extended durations leads to a drop in recovery.
—Sherry McAllister, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Yields fell across durations on Wednesday morning as nerves calmed, but narrowed on reports Starmer’s leadership rival Wes Streeting is preparing to resign as health secretary.
—Elsa Ohlen,joseph Wilkins,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Here, the eclipse occurs high in the sky, with durations exceeding 4 minutes near the Strait of Gibraltar.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 May 2026
Begin with shorter durations and gradually increase your time in the water.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
In that year, the study identified two possible profiles for a round trip to the red planet, with total durations of about 153 and 226 days.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 May 2026
William Harwood, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Six were suspended for various durations.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026
The company says the system uses lighter and more efficient refrigeration equipment, helping reduce weight while supporting extended flight durations.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Vigilance elevated for extended durations leads to a drop in recovery.
—Sherry McAllister, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Yields fell across durations on Wednesday morning as nerves calmed, but narrowed on reports Starmer’s leadership rival Wes Streeting is preparing to resign as health secretary.
—Elsa Ohlen,joseph Wilkins,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Here, the eclipse occurs high in the sky, with durations exceeding 4 minutes near the Strait of Gibraltar.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 May 2026
Begin with shorter durations and gradually increase your time in the water.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
In that year, the study identified two possible profiles for a round trip to the red planet, with total durations of about 153 and 226 days.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for durations
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Brind’Amour made sure the Hurricanes kept getting back up after losing in the conference final twice in the past three years and three times in their current eight-year playoff run.—
Mark Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The 46-year-old has not always been a beloved figure at home and, at times, his calls have been divisive.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Stranger Things’ transformation—from a charming homage to ’80s blockbusters to a sprawling transmedia franchise—was ribbed later in last night’s episode, in a commercial parody imagining a string of continuations.—
Erik Adams,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
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Many of the actions are continuations of boycotts that started earlier this year.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
28 Nov. 2025
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Literal lifetimes separated the city from getting to celebrate the basketball team that feels like a family heirloom.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The cume has now surpassed the lifetimes of Get Out, Smile, Weapons, and Nosferatu, becoming the seventh-biggest Horror of all-time.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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Filmmakers working on ultra-low budgets hardly have the option of achieving the kind of seamless dramatic continuities that industrial-strength techniques can offer.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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The museum has deconstructed the traditional, boxy narrative of art history and rendered the story itself a matter of curves and continuities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Analysts note the dates heavily leverage deep Shia religious iconography, falling directly within the holy mourning month of Muharram.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Prices to Edinburgh on the same dates are similar.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The trial began in March, and has been punctuated by long continuances.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 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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“Durations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/durations. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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