durations

noun

plural of duration
1
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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2
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 People could experience long durations of high temperatures with little to no overnight relief from the swelter. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026 This approach isn’t all that different from last year for the fourth-year quarterback; Young played for varying durations in two of the Panthers’ three preseason contests in 2025. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Aug. 2026 Space-grade storage must withstand radiation, operate within strict power limitations and maintain data integrity over long mission durations. — Ben Topor, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Throughout the study, all participants wore wrist monitors that tracked their physical activity and sleep durations. — Brian Mastroianni, Health, 20 July 2026 Starhopper's success paved the way for higher jumps for longer durations as SpaceX honed Starship's early design, and the same is planned for RV-X. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 18 July 2026 The latest screen time policies limit the number of minutes students spend each day on their devices, with durations ranging from 60 minutes for the youngest learners to no more than half of all instructional time for high schoolers. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 17 July 2026 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday finalized a rule that will limit the durations of visas for students, exchange visitors, and journalists. — Connor Greene, Time, 16 July 2026 The modular design also supports flexible storage durations of 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for durations
  1. times
  2. continuations
  3. lifetimes
  4. continuities
  5. dates
  6. continuances
Noun
  • Winter Springs was whistled for 14 penalties for 135 yards, and Hagerty was flagged 12 times for 125 yards.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Cubs and Brewers square off seven times in that span, with Monday’s victory putting the North Siders 7 games back of first-place Milwaukee.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of times
Noun
  • Since the series’ end, Stewart has kept busy — and not just by turning his small-screen captain into a big-screen hero with the franchise’s film continuations.
    — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Erik Adams, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
Definition of continuations
Noun
  • Her legacy will last for lifetimes, said Parker, who worked as an aide for Granger and on her campaign.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers explain that the approach could extend catalyst lifetimes, reduce maintenance and replacement costs, and support the development of more commercially viable hydrogen production systems using renewable electricity.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of lifetimes
Noun
  • Nonetheless, his corpus boasts certain continuities and several recurring motifs.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Advertisement Kryptonite, the iconic weakness of Superman and Supergirl (along with red suns and, in some continuities, magic), was first created for the '40s radio serial The Adventures of Superman.
    — James Grebey, Time, 26 June 2026
Definition of continuities
Noun
  • The viral beverage is based on a traditional Chinese tea recipe made with jujube dates and ginger.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • For his part, Breen says that both dates are false and that the yearbook picture (which bears a striking resemblance to him) is a different person.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of dates
Noun
  • His hearing, during which he was served a life sentence, occurred this month after the defense requested multiple continuances.
    — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • The trial began in March, and has been punctuated by long continuances.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Definition of continuances

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“Durations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/durations. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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