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as in months
a long or seemingly long period of time
it took ages for the clerk to ring up three items
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as in progresses
to become mature
as your cat ages and becomes less active, you should change her diet
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Recent Examples of ages
Medora Lee, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Police discovered that two men, ages 37 and 41, had sustained gunshot wounds to the head.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The crowd included people of all ages and races, families with children and older people using walkers.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2025
More people are eating alone because of the growing number of consumers staying single later in life, the increasing divorce rates and even the loneliness epidemic sweeping all ages, especially seniors.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Tickets are $12 for ages 3 and up.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated October 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
While executing the search warrant, 34 dogs − mostly Chinese Crested but including a mix of breeds and ages − were found confined to a single room.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2025
Eighteen other people, 15 of them students ages 6-18 and three parishioners in their 80s, were struck by gunfire, authorities said.
—Detroit Free Press, Freep.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Other families approached the conversation differently, tailoring explanations to their children’s ages and experiences.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
After an evil and jealous witch casts a spell on young Sophie that ages her prematurely, Howl must use all his magical talents to set things right.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025
People ages 5 to 64 who have health conditions that put them at higher risk of severe illness are also eligible to receive the vaccine.
—Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
And nothing ages one like smudges, smears, and scuff marks all over the walls and baseboards.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
But Democrats under 50 are much less likely to view capitalism favorably, while the opinions of Democrats ages 50 and older haven’t shifted meaningfully, according to Gallup.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Builders ages 7 and up can create the Sorting Hat, Aragog the spider, and a poseable Thestral.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
But one in four of those videos that children ages eight and under watch are actually intended for older target audiences, according to Common Sense Media.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Adults 21 years or older will have to show a valid driver’s license or state ID, and anyone ages 18-20 must be H-F alumni and complete a registration and verification.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
All other ages were in single digits, SSA said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Police discovered that two men, ages 37 and 41, had sustained gunshot wounds to the head.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The crowd included people of all ages and races, families with children and older people using walkers.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2025
More people are eating alone because of the growing number of consumers staying single later in life, the increasing divorce rates and even the loneliness epidemic sweeping all ages, especially seniors.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Tickets are $12 for ages 3 and up.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated October 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
While executing the search warrant, 34 dogs − mostly Chinese Crested but including a mix of breeds and ages − were found confined to a single room.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2025
Eighteen other people, 15 of them students ages 6-18 and three parishioners in their 80s, were struck by gunfire, authorities said.
—Detroit Free Press, Freep.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Other families approached the conversation differently, tailoring explanations to their children’s ages and experiences.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
Children ages 11 and under get in free.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
After an evil and jealous witch casts a spell on young Sophie that ages her prematurely, Howl must use all his magical talents to set things right.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025
People ages 5 to 64 who have health conditions that put them at higher risk of severe illness are also eligible to receive the vaccine.
—Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
And nothing ages one like smudges, smears, and scuff marks all over the walls and baseboards.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
But Democrats under 50 are much less likely to view capitalism favorably, while the opinions of Democrats ages 50 and older haven’t shifted meaningfully, according to Gallup.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Builders ages 7 and up can create the Sorting Hat, Aragog the spider, and a poseable Thestral.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
But one in four of those videos that children ages eight and under watch are actually intended for older target audiences, according to Common Sense Media.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Adults 21 years or older will have to show a valid driver’s license or state ID, and anyone ages 18-20 must be H-F alumni and complete a registration and verification.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ages
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He was sentenced to serve seven days in a DUI education center and ordered to pay a $350 fine and court fees.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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The city must notify the state at least 90 days before the first day of the month in which the ordinance is effective.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The state will announce other closures as the project progresses, officials said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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October does not typically begin with flannel-and-jeans weather, but Louisville is supposed to be gradually trending in that direction as the month progresses.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Judge is a blockbuster batter, the kind who builds folklore, evokes spirits and looms over eras.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Its genetic fingerprints showed up in mammoths from different eras and regions, hinting at a long-term relationship.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
30 Sep. 2025
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Opening Smashing Machine in 3,345 locations is a far more aggressive move, although sources say A24 remains confident that the film will find its stride as word of mouth grows and becomes more positive.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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While fall growth is limited, the plant grows with gusto in spring when chickweed produces its tiny, white daisy-like flowers.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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To promote what executives described as modern ways of working, Elanco changed blueprint plans several times over the course of half a decade.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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The federal government has either shut down or experienced funding gaps 14 times since 1980.—
Kevin Breuninger,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This is about reassurance, control and the quiet satisfaction of holding something that matures with time.—
Paul Kopec,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Seen through that prism, the Mistral earns its place in history as a remarkable bridge between two epic epochs.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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In the tropics during Earth’s hottest epochs, such as spans when alligators lived near the poles 50 million years ago, temperatures inland that approach 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) would seem to have pushed up against the hard limits for life.—
Peter Brannen,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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In an interview with Ars Technica, Fiaschetti said the company plans to keep Arcs in orbit for extended periods, ready to descend when called upon.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Ages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ages. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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