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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
Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
The resort’s Bula Club includes complimentary nanny service for kids under five, and for children ages six to 12, there are hands-on activities such as mangrove planting, sustainability lessons, reef education, storytelling, and visits to nearby villages.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
The researchers used this to look at the relationship between sleep duration and the individuals’ biological ages, which use different biomarkers from different organ systems to track aging.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Los Angeles artists led community painting days, inviting residents of all ages to help create artwork, some of which will greet World Cup visitors throughout LAX.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
There is no one-size fits all model, and investors’ ages, spending needs, risk tolerance and life goals are all important factors.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
His foundation supports people ages 10 through 30.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The quirky, all-ages murder mystery features a starry ensemble including Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson and Nicholas Braun, as well as the voices of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Regina Hall and Patrick Stewart as the sheep who try to figure out who murdered their shepherd.
—Lindsey Bahr, Fortune, 11 May 2026
The team includes competitors from 16 states, spanning ages 11 to 17.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
ABC News, 16 May 2026
Half of America owns 89% of wealth Americans ages 45 and younger control only 11% of the nation’s wealth, according to household data from the Federal Reserve.
—Michael Smith, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Diaz has built a career out of legendary toughness, but toughness against a younger, more explosive striker who doesn’t mind wars is exactly the formula that ages a fighter even faster than passing days.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The law created stricter working requirements for able-bodied individuals ages 18-64 who have SNAP benefits.
—Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Skaters ages 6-11 showed off their nose grinds, kickflips and wall rides to an enthusiastic early crowd.
—Tony Le Calvez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
And every one squandered leaves a mark, takes its toll, ages you just a bit — and takes you one year closer to hockey oblivion.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The headline recommendation is that all average-risk women ages 50 to 74 should get a screening mammogram every two years.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The proposal to nix the retirement earnings test comes as workers ages 55 and over are the fastest-growing age group in the labor force, Scott said during his testimony.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
The academy is for female inmates, ages 13 to 18, who need mental health or substance abuse services, according to the Department of Juvenile Justice website.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
The resort’s Bula Club includes complimentary nanny service for kids under five, and for children ages six to 12, there are hands-on activities such as mangrove planting, sustainability lessons, reef education, storytelling, and visits to nearby villages.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
The researchers used this to look at the relationship between sleep duration and the individuals’ biological ages, which use different biomarkers from different organ systems to track aging.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Los Angeles artists led community painting days, inviting residents of all ages to help create artwork, some of which will greet World Cup visitors throughout LAX.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
There is no one-size fits all model, and investors’ ages, spending needs, risk tolerance and life goals are all important factors.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
His foundation supports people ages 10 through 30.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The quirky, all-ages murder mystery features a starry ensemble including Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson and Nicholas Braun, as well as the voices of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Regina Hall and Patrick Stewart as the sheep who try to figure out who murdered their shepherd.
—Lindsey Bahr, Fortune, 11 May 2026
The team includes competitors from 16 states, spanning ages 11 to 17.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
Verb
The newest guidance comes from the American College of Physicians, which recommends that average-risk women ages 50 to 74 get an every-other-year mammogram.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Half of America owns 89% of wealth Americans ages 45 and younger control only 11% of the nation’s wealth, according to household data from the Federal Reserve.
—Michael Smith, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Diaz has built a career out of legendary toughness, but toughness against a younger, more explosive striker who doesn’t mind wars is exactly the formula that ages a fighter even faster than passing days.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The law created stricter working requirements for able-bodied individuals ages 18-64 who have SNAP benefits.
—Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Skaters ages 6-11 showed off their nose grinds, kickflips and wall rides to an enthusiastic early crowd.
—Tony Le Calvez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
And every one squandered leaves a mark, takes its toll, ages you just a bit — and takes you one year closer to hockey oblivion.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The headline recommendation is that all average-risk women ages 50 to 74 should get a screening mammogram every two years.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The proposal to nix the retirement earnings test comes as workers ages 55 and over are the fastest-growing age group in the labor force, Scott said during his testimony.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ages
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This Vionic version feels polished enough for the office or dinner reservations, but still practical for airport days thanks to the easy slip-on design and stretchy strap.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Kyle was hospitalized days after requesting medical attention after finishing a race on May 10 at Watkins Glen International.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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As the illness progresses, coughing and difficulty breathing can develop.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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As the condition progresses, leaves may turn yellow or translucent, develop spots that enlarge and burst, and eventually fall off when the plant is touched or moved, Abdi adds.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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Its story, told through the lens of a billionaire entrepreneur who has certainly seen a lot, has bigger implications for how market dynamics from different eras collide.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Furthermore, stars are getting injured during the postseason more frequently than prior eras of NBA history, so extra recovery time is crucial.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
18 May 2026
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Those tush-pushes can’t beat you if The Winter Soldier’s facing third-and-forevers.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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That couldn’t be truer during summer’s most sweltering days, when the challenge is not only to dress well, but to feel well too—a task that only grows more difficult the higher the mercury rises.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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Respect grows when generosity and structure support each other.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
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The Angels have missed the MLB playoffs for 11 consecutive seasons — including six with stars Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout on the roster — and have reached the postseason six times since Moreno purchased the team in 2003 after the franchise’s sole World Series title win in 2002.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Drone plans developed by NASA suggest the space agency is particularly interested in Arsia Mons, a shield volcano in Mars' Tharsis region, which includes the largest volcanoes in the solar system, such as Olympus Mons — almost three times as high as Mount Everest.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
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Also of note, those barrels are different from what Jack usually matures its whiskey in.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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This process begins with the day’s first light, when photoreceptive proteins called opsins in the gonads detect sunlight, triggering production of a hormone that matures developing gametes.—
Marlowe Starling,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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The new finding, however, seems to push the universe’s earliest epochs of galaxy formation even further back than astronomers had once thought.—
Jenna Ahart,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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The connecting 18-mile Harmony-Preston Valley trail section traces a tributary to the Root River; trail markers tell of the area's environmental and cultural epochs.—
Robin Pfeifer,
Midwest Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Ages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ages. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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