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period of time

NOUN

extent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amount breadth degree duration expansion intensity length matter measure quantity scope size term

STRONG

ambit amplitude area bounds bulk capaciousness compass dimensions expanse extension leeway limit mass neighborhood orbit order play proliferation proportions purview radius reach space spaciousness span sphere stretch sweep territory time tract tune vicinity volume wideness width

WEAK

admeasurement elbowroom

Antonyms

STRONG

extreme

Example Sentences

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Kismet was also ordered to pay £259,298 in costs, with a judge saying the company had engaged in "considerable dishonesty" over a prolonged period of time.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

After that initial high point shows up, the price often dips for a certain period of time before climbing to a point where investors would want to consider purchasing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

"It sort of gives you more power, you know, for a somewhat limited period of time."

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

However, researchers have long struggled to understand how two growing protostars can move close enough together to become a binary pair within such a short period of time.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

It was probably the longest period of time he remained idle on his boat in the history of the Clara Belle.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

period of time

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