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as in time
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 continuation
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 duration
Consider the flowering period duration when choosing a date.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
The Reebok Smart Ring tracks heart rate, heart rate variability, blood oxygen level, steps, stress and sleep duration and stages to provide insights on overall wellness and how to enhance performance.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
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.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Doctors already urge them to use the least amount of the drug for the shortest possible duration to control pain and fever during pregnancy.
—Reuters, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2025
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
The Reebok Smart Ring tracks heart rate, heart rate variability, blood oxygen level, steps, stress and sleep duration and stages to provide insights on overall wellness and how to enhance performance.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
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.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Doctors already urge them to use the least amount of the drug for the shortest possible duration to control pain and fever during pregnancy.
—Reuters, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duration
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro also said that Carranza was innocent and that his boat was displaying a distress signal at the time of the attack, according to CBS News.—
Amy McCarthy,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The display area matches the size of a human pupil and achieves a resolution beyond 25,000 pixels per inch (ppi), which is about 150 times denser than most smartphone screens.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 119-109, on Tuesday, giving the Dubs a statement win to start the season in a continuation of last regular season.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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This is perhaps a continuation of the previous question.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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The research team also claims that the method holds the potential to significantly reduce battery charging times while improving specific energy and operational lifespan.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Early in its lifespan, the Abzorb 2010 has featured in collaborations with Kith and Wtaps.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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In the interim, Romero McCants will lead day-to-day operations while Rashidah Butler-Jackson will assist with transition and continuity.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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That focus creates continuity and trust.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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From the aforementioned 50-style Supercolor collection to the enduring NMD Human Race franchise, the partnership has within the last decade covered more ground than some footwear companies do in their lifetime.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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But by some estimates, half of all women experience hair loss in their lifetime.—
Rebecca Ramirez,
NPR,
27 Oct. 2025
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Around this time last year, the 24-time Emmy-winning multi-hyphenate announced his continuance on the show, extending his deal through the end of 2025.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 Oct. 2025
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The commission declined to grant a continuance.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
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The breakthrough could redefine the future of virtual and augmented reality by creating visuals that look identical to real life.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Rinderknecht is accused of starting the January blaze known as the Palisades Fires, which ultimately went on to claim the lives of 12 people and burn over 23,000 acres, according to a report from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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These entrepreneurs have built their paths through persistence, creativity, and a focus on real-world impact.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Menounos says her persistence saved her life.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duration. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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