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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
Kramer said teams that visited Kansas City were here for various durations.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
While this design choice might seem inconvenient for prolonged use, a light press suffices, and most users will likely engage the stabilization for short durations.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
While most storage systems provide power in four-hour durations, or increasingly, eight hours, the iron-air battery technology Google is using, from a company called Form Energy, aims to dispatch up to 100 hours of power at a time.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Autonomous fleet support BlueWhale functions as an extended sensor arm for manned naval platforms, operating independently for long durations while covering wide maritime areas.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
While China’s robotics companies have impressed viewers with their flashy kung-fu routines, the analyst said advances in reasoning, longer task durations, and the ability to chain multiple tasks together to perform different chores will matter more this year.
—Dylan Butts,matthew Chin, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Basic wheelchairs for short, temporary lengths can be found for $100 or less, while midrange chairs for longer or permanent durations usually cost $150-$300.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Average leave durations parental bonding were for nine weeks, medical leaves for six and a half weeks and care for relatives six weeks.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2026
Engineering comfort for long durations Beneath the seat, a smart weight-sensing chassis uses mechanical conduction to respond automatically to the sitter’s body weight and movement.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
While this design choice might seem inconvenient for prolonged use, a light press suffices, and most users will likely engage the stabilization for short durations.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
While most storage systems provide power in four-hour durations, or increasingly, eight hours, the iron-air battery technology Google is using, from a company called Form Energy, aims to dispatch up to 100 hours of power at a time.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Autonomous fleet support BlueWhale functions as an extended sensor arm for manned naval platforms, operating independently for long durations while covering wide maritime areas.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
While China’s robotics companies have impressed viewers with their flashy kung-fu routines, the analyst said advances in reasoning, longer task durations, and the ability to chain multiple tasks together to perform different chores will matter more this year.
—Dylan Butts,matthew Chin, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Basic wheelchairs for short, temporary lengths can be found for $100 or less, while midrange chairs for longer or permanent durations usually cost $150-$300.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Average leave durations parental bonding were for nine weeks, medical leaves for six and a half weeks and care for relatives six weeks.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2026
Engineering comfort for long durations Beneath the seat, a smart weight-sensing chassis uses mechanical conduction to respond automatically to the sitter’s body weight and movement.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for durations
Noun
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Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Horned Frogs’ chances of returning to March Madness appeared unlikely at times this season.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 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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The Department intends to stop funding both 2025 new awards and non-competing continuations for these seven grant programs.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Researchers say robotic servicing systems could help extend satellite lifetimes, repair damaged components, or remove debris from orbit.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Note that 25% of owners expect to see a return to the all-time low rates of 2020-21 in their lifetimes.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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The ever-present discontent of voters Even as the pendulum has swung back and forth in recent Chilean presidential elections, there are deeper continuities across the different Chilean governments in the 21st century.—
Andra B. Chastain,
The Conversation,
15 Dec. 2025
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And yet the odd effect of Larsen and Letteney’s study is to make the continuities more vivid to us than the breaks.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
8 Dec. 2025
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Bubblefest, a spring break tradition at the learning museum, opened over the weekend and will have shows on select dates through April 12.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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Hosford, the security director at International SOS, suggests travelers stay flexible with travel dates, check fares at nearby airports and set alerts for price drops.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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And this year, at least five court hearings aimed at setting a trial date have ended in delays or continuances.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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During two previous court appearances, a judge granted Valle continuances to hire an attorney or file an application for a public defender.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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