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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
Space-time quantities like position, curvature and duration might be useless for describing a singularity.
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Charlie Wood, Wired News, 20 July 2025
The sensory component refers to the physical sensation of pain, encompassing its intensity, location, quality, and duration, whereas the affective aspect encompasses the emotional side of pain, including the unpleasantness associated with it, such as suffering and the desire to alleviate it.
—New Atlas, 11 July 2025
The connected app logs and monitors usage, including the number of times used and the average duration (again, a great tool to monitor your cats' health).
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Indeed, its scale and sprawl feel sensitively suited to a story expressly about the wearying duration and day-by-day pace of the recovery process, as well as a pointed rejoinder to industry conventions regarding which stories generally get to take up this much space.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 July 2025
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Charlie Wood, Wired News, 20 July 2025
The sensory component refers to the physical sensation of pain, encompassing its intensity, location, quality, and duration, whereas the affective aspect encompasses the emotional side of pain, including the unpleasantness associated with it, such as suffering and the desire to alleviate it.
—New Atlas, 11 July 2025
The connected app logs and monitors usage, including the number of times used and the average duration (again, a great tool to monitor your cats' health).
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Indeed, its scale and sprawl feel sensitively suited to a story expressly about the wearying duration and day-by-day pace of the recovery process, as well as a pointed rejoinder to industry conventions regarding which stories generally get to take up this much space.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duration
Noun
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Recent data up to July 19 shows a drop in both violent and property crime across Downtown and Over-the-Rhine, where police have focused efforts on countering a triple-digit increase compared with this time this year.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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After closing for almost a year due to a project that upgraded multiple areas of the park, Ludington State Park, Michigan's most popular campground, will underground construction again this fall — this time to renovate the beloved Skyline Trail.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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In addition to the continuation of the grocery tax, Aurora is also proposing doubling its hotel occupancy tax rate of 3%.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Made of paper and plastic, the work is a continuation of Diana’s use of the piñata artistic technique and continues her commentary on women’s labor.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Turnover is relentless, making continuity and relationship-building a challenge.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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One study found that people who spend a lifetime average of six hours per day watching TV can expect to live 4.8 years less than people who watch no TV.—
Mark Stibich,
Verywell Health,
23 July 2025
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It is cut and sewn in America, and has a lifetime warranty.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Due to this last-minute withdrawal, the court granted continuance to allow James to hire new legal counsel and allow the new attorneys time to review the case.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Seemingly shaken from witnessing the three arrests, the woman broke down crying in the waiting room after her hearing, at which the judge granted a continuance of her case.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Businesses have employees who have built lives, sometimes across generations, in their hometowns and cities.—
Louis Gritzo,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Pictures of Iris the dog, who struggles with shelter life.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Keyon Monte’s journey through the world of theater has been shaped by persistence, reinvention and a deep love for storytelling.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
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Sales bring empathy, persistence, active listening and problem solving.—
Sarah Goodall,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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This is a great time to date, express yourself artistically, or spend time with kids or inner child work.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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He is being held in the Carroll County Jail on $1 million bond and has a court date set for Aug. 4, according to the jail roster.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
23 July 2025
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duration. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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