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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
Smart Task Dependencies automatically adjust related tasks when dates or durations change, and the lightweight, fluid design eliminates much of the complexity typically associated with project management software.
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
These circuitous routes greatly lengthen mission durations and limit launches to tight windows.
—Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025
The promising combination results, coupled with a clean safety profile, support further clinical development of nimacimab, including trials with higher doses and longer treatment durations.
—New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
The spacecraft can reach speeds above Mach 20, maintain extreme conditions for longer durations, and sustain heavy g-forces.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2025
But the gap closes for the return trip, with other carriers providing flight options with durations ranging from a little more than 28 hours to 33 hours.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Cryptocurrencies are notoriously unpredictable, with token prices capable of fluctuating significantly over short durations.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The Idaho parcels identified on the map have been flagged for potential sale for varying durations.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2025
The assets also tend to have shorter durations than investment-grade credit, Lloyd said.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
Maria Williams, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
These circuitous routes greatly lengthen mission durations and limit launches to tight windows.
—Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025
The promising combination results, coupled with a clean safety profile, support further clinical development of nimacimab, including trials with higher doses and longer treatment durations.
—New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
The spacecraft can reach speeds above Mach 20, maintain extreme conditions for longer durations, and sustain heavy g-forces.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2025
But the gap closes for the return trip, with other carriers providing flight options with durations ranging from a little more than 28 hours to 33 hours.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Cryptocurrencies are notoriously unpredictable, with token prices capable of fluctuating significantly over short durations.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The Idaho parcels identified on the map have been flagged for potential sale for varying durations.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2025
The assets also tend to have shorter durations than investment-grade credit, Lloyd said.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for durations
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The Raptors ran relentlessly, even as Atlanta turned the ball over just 16 times, a far cry from what the Raptors were forcing in the preseason.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Overall domestic revenues are just 4% ahead of 2024 and more than 20% behind pre-pandemic times, according to Comscore.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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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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Given the success of Demon Hunters, the suggestion of sequels or continuations have, of course, been top of mind for fans and creatives alike.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Stargazers are in for a once-in-many-lifetimes opportunity this week as a comet will be visible passing by Earth for the last time for over a millennium.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Breast cancer impacts 1 in 8 women and 1 in 1,000 men over their lifetimes.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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But this presumption ignored continuities in the nature of war, such as the enemy’s say in a war’s course of events and its political, human, and psychological complexities.—
H. R. McMaster,
Foreign Affairs,
1 June 2020
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While the data provided by the District Attorney’s Office show that roughly 98% of Proposition 36 defendants with drug cases agreed to treatment, it’s not known how many have successfully enrolled in treatment, remained sober and shown up for future court dates.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The tour started in March, and the concert here was the third-to-last of 39 dates.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
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Judge Lipner ruled that there would be no further continuances in the case.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Sara Shallenberger Brown was a trailblazer for the family in terms of philanthropy.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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According to Goldstein, the current issues with eVTOLs operating without pilots are a mixture of regulatory, infrastructure in terms of communicating with other aircraft and controllers on the ground, and consumer acceptance.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Durations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/durations. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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