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

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

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

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

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