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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
Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
This weekend continued a trend of movies that court audiences of all ages and various genres, although horror has been a highlight leading into the fall season.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
When working full-time, the workplace provides opportunities to interact with people of various ages.
—Jann E. Freed, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The team estimated the age of these tracks by comparing them with nearby craters whose ages are known from their ejecta blankets, a method long used in lunar studies.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Her group of friends all have young children as well, with 11 kids total among them, all ages 6 and under.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
On Wednesday, the ATF Orange County Violent Crimes Task Force, which includes the Fullerton Police Department, served several search warrants and arrested the men, ages 19, 20 and 21.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Names, ages and roles, forensically laid out so the Manchester City hierarchy could assess the present of the club and chart its future.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Among those fentanyl deaths were 20 young children — ages 4 and under — and seven of those babies and toddlers were from Jackson County.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
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
Children ages 12 or younger receive a free coin.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Americans ages 65 and older were more likely to say the spread of false information online, infectious diseases and terrorism are major threats to the country, compared to those under the age of 30, according to the survey.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 20 Aug. 2025
Children ages 4 and younger get in free.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Voters ages 55 and older back Cuomo over Mamdani, 38-32 percent.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
The organization's mission includes creating opportunities for artists of all ages and backgrounds, Jordan told gala guests.
—Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
This weekend continued a trend of movies that court audiences of all ages and various genres, although horror has been a highlight leading into the fall season.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
When working full-time, the workplace provides opportunities to interact with people of various ages.
—Jann E. Freed, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The team estimated the age of these tracks by comparing them with nearby craters whose ages are known from their ejecta blankets, a method long used in lunar studies.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Her group of friends all have young children as well, with 11 kids total among them, all ages 6 and under.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
On Wednesday, the ATF Orange County Violent Crimes Task Force, which includes the Fullerton Police Department, served several search warrants and arrested the men, ages 19, 20 and 21.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Names, ages and roles, forensically laid out so the Manchester City hierarchy could assess the present of the club and chart its future.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Among those fentanyl deaths were 20 young children — ages 4 and under — and seven of those babies and toddlers were from Jackson County.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Children ages 12 or younger receive a free coin.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Americans ages 65 and older were more likely to say the spread of false information online, infectious diseases and terrorism are major threats to the country, compared to those under the age of 30, according to the survey.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 20 Aug. 2025
Children ages 4 and younger get in free.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Voters ages 55 and older back Cuomo over Mamdani, 38-32 percent.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ages
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Jackson faced several setbacks this season but proved her fitness during the 100-meter dash rounds the past two days.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Because of its open-work design, the sweater makes a versatile choice for cool, end-of-summer nights and warm fall days.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Critical to healthy pregnancy outcomes, these hormones provide insights into how a pregnancy progresses.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Several episodes have already released with more coming as the season progresses.—
Kristi Dosh,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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In previous eras, there was more than one way to visit Kalaupapa, including by air and on foot via a hiking trail.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The phonograph records contain aspects that encapsulate life on Earth, such as samples of music from different cultures and eras, natural and man-made sounds from Earth, and electronic information encoded in analog form that an advanced civilization could convert into photographs.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shareholders deserve a board that grows their capital.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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As the plant grows, the roots reach downward toward the water.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Vote as many times as you’d like until then without using bots or any other artificial methods of voting.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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The left is always, at all times and places, a violent phenomenon full of hatred.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 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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The gardens form a timeline guiding visitors through botanical epochs, from the Devonian and Carboniferous to the Jurassic, Cretaceous, Cenozoic and later paleobotanical eras.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The eighth-century poet Bashshar ibn Burd once said that true poetry is measured by its imperishability over the epochs.—
Huda Fakhreddine
August 28,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Solid rocket motors can be stored for longer periods of time and are easier to conceal, transport, and launch on demand.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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In urban zones, these totals are particularly disruptive during high-traffic periods.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Ages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ages. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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