variants
also life span
as in duration
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress
I saw no need to pay more for a better-built computer that would just grow obsolete before the end of its lifespan
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Recent Examples of lifespan
Other current construction projects include new equipment to help remove sand, dirt and other large items from incoming wastewater, which will help preserve the lifespan of pumps at the center.
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
With regular cleaning, furniture made of these durable materials will have a longer lifespan.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
The project will provide a total benefit of approximately $4 million over the solar panels’ 25-year lifespan.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
And the contemporary restaurant landscape brings its own challenges — ask any nascent restaurateur tempted by the siren song of Instagram walls or food trends with the lifespan of a mayfly — including the weight of online reviews.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Their study examines the benefits and drawbacks of social and digital media use across the lifespan.
—Crista Marchesseault, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Rotate rugs every few months to prevent uneven wear and extend their lifespan.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Typically, their longevity depends on the materials (innerspring and foam mattresses have the shortest lifespan, around five to six years, while latex mattresses may be more durable, often lasting seven to eight years).
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Similar to fast fashion, fast tech refers to cheap, low-quality electronics designed for short lifespans.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
With regular cleaning, furniture made of these durable materials will have a longer lifespan.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
The project will provide a total benefit of approximately $4 million over the solar panels’ 25-year lifespan.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
And the contemporary restaurant landscape brings its own challenges — ask any nascent restaurateur tempted by the siren song of Instagram walls or food trends with the lifespan of a mayfly — including the weight of online reviews.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Their study examines the benefits and drawbacks of social and digital media use across the lifespan.
—Crista Marchesseault, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Rotate rugs every few months to prevent uneven wear and extend their lifespan.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Typically, their longevity depends on the materials (innerspring and foam mattresses have the shortest lifespan, around five to six years, while latex mattresses may be more durable, often lasting seven to eight years).
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Similar to fast fashion, fast tech refers to cheap, low-quality electronics designed for short lifespans.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifespan
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The University of Miami says there is an interest in larger trials to confirm the findings, and to determine the optimal timing and duration of the GLP-1 therapy.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The effects on abuse survivors differ in their intensity, unpredictability and duration.—
Lynn DeWoskin Covarrubias,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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And once on the other side of those things, Christy Martin began living a different kind of double life.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Like all the trillion-dollar platforms, Amazon can be a bit much, seeping into our lives.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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After the plane spent a lifetime submerged in teal waters, a local heritage group organized a salvage project to recover the rare Japanese aircraft.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 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.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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However, this time around, Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, opted to fly business class on Qantas, surprising some of their fellow fliers on the flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, the nation’s weapons manufacturers—part of what is known inside the Beltway as the defense-industrial base, or DIB—have grown cautious after years of fast-shifting congressional priorities.—
Garrett M. Graff,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2026
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