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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
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.
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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
Traditional RTGs require large quantities of radioactive material to sustain output over long durations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 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
Hours of uniform length were widely adopted only in the 14th century, when clocks could maintain equal durations.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2025
Follow-up durations averaged around one year, meaning that longer-term outcomes remain uncertain.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Travelers and residents should stay informed about forecast changes, particularly as storm tracks and cold wave durations remain uncertain.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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
Traditional RTGs require large quantities of radioactive material to sustain output over long durations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 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
Hours of uniform length were widely adopted only in the 14th century, when clocks could maintain equal durations.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2025
Follow-up durations averaged around one year, meaning that longer-term outcomes remain uncertain.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Travelers and residents should stay informed about forecast changes, particularly as storm tracks and cold wave durations remain uncertain.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for durations
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By Sunday evening, one post had been viewed more than 800,000 times.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The problem is our daughter has a very good job that involves travel daily and at times overnight.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Feb. 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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No food, no fuel, no tourists Cuba is facing the deepest economic uncertainty its residents have seen in decades — or perhaps in their lifetimes.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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In 2024 Altman signed the Giving Pledge, a commitment launched by Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and Melinda French Gates to give away at least 50% of their wealth to philanthropy, either during their lifetimes or in their wills.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 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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With a new album on the way and international tour dates lined up, Grohl’s comments offer the clearest explanation yet of the band’s decision to make another lineup change.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
22 Feb. 2026
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The theater and dates will be made known in good time.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 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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