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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
Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
Pastel Classic Clog for ages one through five — the latter swapping multiple Jibbitz for only two oversized shoe charms of Kitty at her finest, instantly recognizable bow and all.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
The massive ship that spans 12 decks will feature brand new venues made for guests of all ages.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 4 May 2026
The responsibility of local governments to support first responders, workers and residents of all ages must remain at the forefront of critical revenue-sharing decisions.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Disney+’s first Star Wars show, The Mandalorian, was most-streamed among two interestingly divergent groups, Gen Alpha (ages 2 to 13) and Boomers (ages 62-80).
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
Gunfire has killed at least 278 youths ages 12 to 17 so far this year, with another 796 injured, according to GVA.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
The statement did not say how old the abducted schoolchildren are but the term ‘pupil’ in Nigeria usually refers to someone in kindergarten or primary school, typically covering ages up to 12.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The alleged incident occurred at the Montessori Academy, which educates children ages 0 to 6, according to 9 News and 7 News Australia.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Children ages 3 to 17 years old have a fundraising requirement of $20.
—Marcella Baietto, CBS News, 27 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
So, yes, more than a dozen Padres lingered a little longer than planned at Olmeca on Friday, making memories alongside the 250 or so baseball and softball players ages 4 to 17 from arguably Mexico City’s most famous youth baseball league.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Our survey of Americans ages 18-29 allows for a closer look at the sentiments of young adults at a moment of rapid technological advancement and geopolitical change.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
The California Department of Public Health recommends that everyone ages 6 months and up should have access to the vaccine, and that those at higher risk of severe illness should get immunized — including older adults, pregnant women and infants and toddlers.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
In 2025, 48% of Americans ages 18-29 could not name a single concentration or death camp, according to a survey by the nonprofit Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, which works to secure compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors.
—Daniela R. P. Weiner, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Children ages 16 or 17 who do not have an acceptable ID must have a parent or legal guardian present with an acceptable ID.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
Alexis Rodriguez, 44, said his wife and three children, ages 4, 8 and 18, are intubated at the hospital in critical condition.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
Pastel Classic Clog for ages one through five — the latter swapping multiple Jibbitz for only two oversized shoe charms of Kitty at her finest, instantly recognizable bow and all.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
The massive ship that spans 12 decks will feature brand new venues made for guests of all ages.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 4 May 2026
The responsibility of local governments to support first responders, workers and residents of all ages must remain at the forefront of critical revenue-sharing decisions.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Disney+’s first Star Wars show, The Mandalorian, was most-streamed among two interestingly divergent groups, Gen Alpha (ages 2 to 13) and Boomers (ages 62-80).
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
Gunfire has killed at least 278 youths ages 12 to 17 so far this year, with another 796 injured, according to GVA.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
The statement did not say how old the abducted schoolchildren are but the term ‘pupil’ in Nigeria usually refers to someone in kindergarten or primary school, typically covering ages up to 12.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The alleged incident occurred at the Montessori Academy, which educates children ages 0 to 6, according to 9 News and 7 News Australia.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Children ages 3 to 17 years old have a fundraising requirement of $20.
—Marcella Baietto, CBS News, 27 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
So, yes, more than a dozen Padres lingered a little longer than planned at Olmeca on Friday, making memories alongside the 250 or so baseball and softball players ages 4 to 17 from arguably Mexico City’s most famous youth baseball league.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Our survey of Americans ages 18-29 allows for a closer look at the sentiments of young adults at a moment of rapid technological advancement and geopolitical change.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
The California Department of Public Health recommends that everyone ages 6 months and up should have access to the vaccine, and that those at higher risk of severe illness should get immunized — including older adults, pregnant women and infants and toddlers.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
In 2025, 48% of Americans ages 18-29 could not name a single concentration or death camp, according to a survey by the nonprofit Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, which works to secure compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors.
—Daniela R. P. Weiner, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Children ages 16 or 17 who do not have an acceptable ID must have a parent or legal guardian present with an acceptable ID.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ages
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Obama might agree on some days.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Pistons, down 3-1 just days earlier, became just the 15th team in NBA history to complete that kind of comeback.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Travel is highly favored as the month progresses, and the social atmosphere is alive with meaningful connections waiting to be made.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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As the virus progresses, dogs may suffer from abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The evolution of the Anglo-American Special Relationship underscores important events of that global total war, and the Cold War and post-Cold War eras that have followed.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Pseudonyms were important in the colonial and Revolutionary eras to protect dissidents from retaliation by English officials.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 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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Felton Road is located in the Bannockburn subregion of Central Otago and grows grapes in four vineyards planted on north-facing slopes comprised of glacial soils.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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Company officials say reliability during extreme weather is vital and long-term system upgrades are necessary as North Carolina grows.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Orlando turned the ball over three times — twice inside the red zone — and there were also untimely penalties and numerous missed tackles as Orlando lost for the second straight game 20-14.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Brother Rice scored six more times in the second, with Campbell contributing another double.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
4 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 7 May. 2026.
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