Synonyms of durations

durations

noun

plural of duration

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• times
• lifetimes
• dates
• terms
• spans
• continuances
• lives
• runs
• life spans
• ages
• stretches
• tenures
• standings
• spells
• longevities
• tours
• half-lifes
• hitches
• turns

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• continuations
• continuities
• continuances
• survivals
• persistences
• endurances
• durabilities
• subsistences
• prolongations
• elongations
• extensions
• permanences
• abidances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ends
• endings
• stoppages
• expirations
• finishes
• terminations
• discontinuities
• cessations
• discontinuances
• closes
• curtailments
• cutbacks
• shortenings
• abridgments
• surceases

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of durations

Throughout the study, all participants wore wrist monitors that tracked their physical activity and sleep durations. — Brian Mastroianni, Health, 20 July 2026

Starhopper's success paved the way for higher jumps for longer durations as SpaceX honed Starship's early design, and the same is planned for RV-X. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 18 July 2026

The latest screen time policies limit the number of minutes students spend each day on their devices, with durations ranging from 60 minutes for the youngest learners to no more than half of all instructional time for high schoolers. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 17 July 2026

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday finalized a rule that will limit the durations of visas for students, exchange visitors, and journalists. — Connor Greene, Time, 16 July 2026

Regarding duration, with interest rates nearing their peak, extending into intermediate maturities (3-7 years) offers a good balance of income and rate sensitivity, though caution is advised for very long durations due to fiscal pressures. — Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

The modular design also supports flexible storage durations of 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

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. — William Harwood, CBS News, 9 June 2026

Six were suspended for various durations. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026