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

Each implant can be programmed to recognize pulses with specific voltages and durations, allowing the network to selectively activate individual devices. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

Instead of the aproximately one-hour mission durations of Starship's previous suborbital launches, Flight 14's orbital jaunt, if everything goes according to plan, is expected to last nearly 10 hours. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026

The Bureau of Labor Statistics defines physically demanding jobs as those that require certain levels and durations of physical exertion, such as climbing, heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, standing or walking. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

This leaves plenty of room for optimistic interpretation of just how much sleep many get, while ignoring factors such as sleep fragmentation or durations of sleep stages. — Mike McRae 17, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026

Kalshi removed betting markets tied to athlete injury durations from its app on Tuesday. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2026

People could experience long durations of high temperatures with little to no overnight relief from the swelter. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026

This approach isn’t all that different from last year for the fourth-year quarterback; Young played for varying durations in two of the Panthers’ three preseason contests in 2025. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Aug. 2026

Space-grade storage must withstand radiation, operate within strict power limitations and maintain data integrity over long mission durations. — Ben Topor, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026