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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
The difference in their reading habits lies not in the speed of their reading or the duration of their reading blocks but in their willingness to read in fragments.
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Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
This includes the frequency, duration, and intensity of workouts, such as walking, running, swimming, biking, and even yoga.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Moreover, it is never advised to start any sort of project during overnight guests’ stays, even if the duration is for multiple days.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
In fact, the method’s original concept encourages users to choose a duration that makes sense for their lifestyle and the decluttering task at hand.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
This includes the frequency, duration, and intensity of workouts, such as walking, running, swimming, biking, and even yoga.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Moreover, it is never advised to start any sort of project during overnight guests’ stays, even if the duration is for multiple days.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
In fact, the method’s original concept encourages users to choose a duration that makes sense for their lifestyle and the decluttering task at hand.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for duration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duration
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In January 2023, McCarthy again moved to block Swalwell's reappointment to the Intelligence Committee after Republicans reclaimed the House majority, this time succeeding.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Barber The national average retail price of a gallon of gasoline surpassed $4 for the first time in more than three years, as the Iran war continues to drive oil costs up and raise prices at the pump.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Transformation is therefore not a departure from our heritage, but a continuation of it.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The initiative was intended as a more aggressive continuation of similar efforts launched under President Joe Biden, whose attorney general Merrick Garland had filed criminal charges against Hamas.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Solid-state breakthrough Solid-state batteries replace liquid or gel electrolytes with solid materials, improving safety, energy density, and lifespan.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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Whether your mattress is brand new or nearing the end of its lifespan, investing in a mattress pad is a wise and cost effective way to protect and extend the life of your mattress.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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This lack of strategic continuity is confusing, even for the players.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Marketers and agency partners rotate, while APR remains, providing continuity and historical context.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Mastectomies are lifesaving surgeries that remove a patient’s breasts to treat breast cancer, which affects 1 in 8 American women over their lifetimes, according to the American Cancer Society.—
Brett Kelman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Over 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the United States have experienced rape, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Because the case will be decided by Cook County Judge Carl Boyd instead of a jury, the trial is not subject to the same time pressures and may have long continuances.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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As the clock ticks toward the start of the 2026 regular season, Bubic needed only a few minutes to remind everyone that his 2025 All-Star campaign wasn’t a fluke … but the continuance of his march to stardom.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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The technology is sweeping almost every profession while also creeping into people’s personal lives, sometimes with devastating consequences.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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No mean feat, considering the brand’s first 24 hotels are set in remote, leafy locations that feel worlds away from real life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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For Samuel, Sargool and Yousif, the recognition speaks to the years of persistence and hard work that went into forming the program in order to help students feel more valued in their language and culture.—
Alexandra Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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What stands out is a common thread of persistence and impact.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duration. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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