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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
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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
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Recent Examples of durations
The modular design also supports flexible storage durations of 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
These personalized vacations allow travelers to choose their companions, customize itineraries, and select flexible dates and durations, avoiding potential personality clashes.
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Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
With habitats in place, along with solar and nuclear power stations, rotating astronaut crews could live and work on the moon for long durations much like space station fliers have done in Earth orbit for the past quarter century.
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William Harwood,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Six were suspended for various durations.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
9 June 2026
The company says the system uses lighter and more efficient refrigeration equipment, helping reduce weight while supporting extended flight durations.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
Yields fell across durations on Wednesday morning as nerves calmed, but narrowed on reports Starmer’s leadership rival Wes Streeting is preparing to resign as health secretary.
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Elsa Ohlen,joseph Wilkins,holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
Here, the eclipse occurs high in the sky, with durations exceeding 4 minutes near the Strait of Gibraltar.
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Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
Begin with shorter durations and gradually increase your time in the water.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
These personalized vacations allow travelers to choose their companions, customize itineraries, and select flexible dates and durations, avoiding potential personality clashes.
—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
With habitats in place, along with solar and nuclear power stations, rotating astronaut crews could live and work on the moon for long durations much like space station fliers have done in Earth orbit for the past quarter century.
—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Six were suspended for various durations.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
9 June 2026
The company says the system uses lighter and more efficient refrigeration equipment, helping reduce weight while supporting extended flight durations.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
Yields fell across durations on Wednesday morning as nerves calmed, but narrowed on reports Starmer’s leadership rival Wes Streeting is preparing to resign as health secretary.
—
Elsa Ohlen,joseph Wilkins,holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
Here, the eclipse occurs high in the sky, with durations exceeding 4 minutes near the Strait of Gibraltar.
—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
Begin with shorter durations and gradually increase your time in the water.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for durations
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Temperatures inside of cars can reach 125 degrees in minutes, even with windows cracked, and children overheat as much as five times faster than adults, the fact sheet said.
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Several communities in the Pittsburgh area have adjusted their trash pickup times as the region is bracing for a heat wave with temperatures and heat indexes expected to be near 100 degrees this week.
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Stranger Things’ transformation—from a charming homage to ’80s blockbusters to a sprawling transmedia franchise—was ribbed later in last night’s episode, in a commercial parody imagining a string of continuations.
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Many of the actions are continuations of boycotts that started earlier this year.
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In a particularly eerie feat of conformity, every man in the portrait gallery wears a near-identical blue coat, even though portraits from their lifetimes feature them dressed in an assortment of brown, black, gray and other-colored garments.
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For generations of Americans, 2026 is the first major national anniversary in their lifetimes.
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Filmmakers working on ultra-low budgets hardly have the option of achieving the kind of seamless dramatic continuities that industrial-strength techniques can offer.
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The museum has deconstructed the traditional, boxy narrative of art history and rendered the story itself a matter of curves and continuities.
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There are 15 dates for sales in the public markets, according to the company’s filings.
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Kelce would take the women on dates to concerts, on yachts and on private jets.
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The trial began in March, and has been punctuated by long continuances.
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After a not guilty plea and two years of continuances, his state trial was scheduled to begin on January 26 but has been delayed again, according to court records.
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“Durations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/durations. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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