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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
There are many factors to consider regarding juice cleanses, such as duration, frequency, amount, and ingredients.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
Performance: Twice during the testing duration, our testers spent a minimum of two hours outdoors performing heart-pumping physical activity (such as walking, hiking, carrying gear, or participating in a winter sport like ice skating, snowshoeing, skiing, or sledding).
—Grace Smith, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Keeping consistent sleep and wake times may be just as crucial as sleep duration.
—Lynne Peeples, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
In comparison, the typical duration on high-yield bonds is around five to seven years, Glassman noted.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
Performance: Twice during the testing duration, our testers spent a minimum of two hours outdoors performing heart-pumping physical activity (such as walking, hiking, carrying gear, or participating in a winter sport like ice skating, snowshoeing, skiing, or sledding).
—Grace Smith, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Keeping consistent sleep and wake times may be just as crucial as sleep duration.
—Lynne Peeples, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
In comparison, the typical duration on high-yield bonds is around five to seven years, Glassman noted.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duration
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The Penguins were penalized seven times in the opening period.Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 12 Jan. 2025
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The world watched as large parts of the Los Angeles area burned this week, giving ample TV time to the national correspondents based in the city.Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Jackson also proposed a temporary continuation of the 2024 budget to allow for further discussion and amendments.Eplunus Colvin, arkansasonline.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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The outrage over the referee assignment is a continuation of the belief in some circles that NFL game officials help the Chiefs.Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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As Sabalenka found out in 2022, razing a service motion built up through a lifetime of repetitions is one of the most vulnerable things a tennis player can do.Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 12 Jan. 2025
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In addition to two season tickets until 2055, the lucky winner gets a softball game for 30 at PNC Park and a spring training experience of a lifetime that includes batting practice with the team.TJ Macias, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
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Rafizi, the economic minister, knows that there are still concerns over policy continuity, considering the current more stable political climate is a more recent development.Paolo Confino, Fortune Asia, 14 Jan. 2025
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Visualizing these risks through tools like global risk heatmaps helps create a clearer picture of where business continuity might be threatened.Jochen Schwenk, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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During an appearance on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast in May 2023, Kim described herself as a hopeless romantic, and detailed wanting to share her life with someone special.Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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The somber music should have been my first clue, but I was too wrapped up in the euphoria of Jane soon realizing that someone valued her life enough to save her from certain death.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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At a hearing, the HOA asked for a continuance and another hearing is expected to be held in February, Baldwin said.Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2025
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September 2024 brought the continuance of one of the nation’s biggest problems, school shootings.Visual Editors, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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For the second straight season, Mahomes has done so largely due to his persistence, problem-solving ability and willingness to adjust his playing style to any game’s specific circumstances.Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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The persistence of market failure and agency expertise narratives, despite political failures and bureaucratic ineptitude being the true obstacles.Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duration. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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