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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, 12 Oct. 2025
Deaths among those ages 5 to 19 also increased in Eastern Europe, high-income North America and the Caribbean, and among adolescents and young adults in sub-Saharan Africa, due to infectious diseases and unintentional injuries.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Therapy dogs come in all shapes, ages and sizes, and Detroit Metro Airport is making good use of them to reduce the stress that inevitably comes with traveling.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 12 Oct. 2025
But the disease is highly treatable if caught early; screening is recommended for adults ages 45 to 75 at average risk.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
The movie ended with a clear sequel hook, and the FNaF games have gone on for ages, so news of this sequel isn’t exactly a jump scare.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2025
His victims varied, first a young family, then women of varying ages and economic backgrounds — sometimes going years between murders.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
The 21/64 name refers to the key ages at which people ideally should be prepared to step up to or step back from managing great fortunes.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
Adult tickets start at 210 Swiss francs (about $263) for three days, and tickets for children ages 6 to 15 are just 30 Swiss francs (about $38) for three to eight days of travel.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
This is a change from its previous guidelines that recommended that everyone ages 6 months and older get vaccinated.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The whole thing opens up to a huge three-story resort where kids ages four and up can explore the beach, the boardwalk and the hotel.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Children ages 6 to 12 years can get into Sunday’s session for $60, and kids younger than 5 can attend for free all three days of the convention.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
The museum offers school field trip opportunities for all ages and Johnson tells me that field trip scholarships are available for schools through funding from the Tyson Family Foundation.
—Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
Deaths among those ages 5 to 19 also increased in Eastern Europe, high-income North America and the Caribbean, and among adolescents and young adults in sub-Saharan Africa, due to infectious diseases and unintentional injuries.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Therapy dogs come in all shapes, ages and sizes, and Detroit Metro Airport is making good use of them to reduce the stress that inevitably comes with traveling.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 12 Oct. 2025
But the disease is highly treatable if caught early; screening is recommended for adults ages 45 to 75 at average risk.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
The movie ended with a clear sequel hook, and the FNaF games have gone on for ages, so news of this sequel isn’t exactly a jump scare.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2025
His victims varied, first a young family, then women of varying ages and economic backgrounds — sometimes going years between murders.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
The 21/64 name refers to the key ages at which people ideally should be prepared to step up to or step back from managing great fortunes.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
Adult tickets start at 210 Swiss francs (about $263) for three days, and tickets for children ages 6 to 15 are just 30 Swiss francs (about $38) for three to eight days of travel.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
Moving Waukesha East and Waukesha Transition Academy, which helps special education students ages 18-21, to Lowell Elementary School.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
This is a change from its previous guidelines that recommended that everyone ages 6 months and older get vaccinated.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The whole thing opens up to a huge three-story resort where kids ages four and up can explore the beach, the boardwalk and the hotel.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Children ages 6 to 12 years can get into Sunday’s session for $60, and kids younger than 5 can attend for free all three days of the convention.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ages
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Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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The meals were invoiced as food for wellness fairs, family fun days and other Foundation events.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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San Francisco will have a chance to be even scarier in the NFC if the roster can start to heal up as the season progresses.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Malcolm is only getting drunker and more sullen as the reception progresses.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
10 Oct. 2025
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The shoe has moved fluidly through fashion eras, first embraced as a practical but polished pump and later evolving into an entire family of silhouettes — including the Varina flat introduced in 2007, the Vanna ballet flat style, slingbacks, mary janes and sandal iterations.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The raunchy lyrics are the plea of a passionate lover, told soulfully with nods to other great R&B writers of past eras.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Prostate cancer usually grows very slowly.—
Molly Nagle,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025
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Gingko Biloba Ginkgo biloba is an extract of a tree that grows in China.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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Coleman has been invisible at times and did something off-field to make McDermott bench him for the first series of the New England loss.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Like so many of Italy’s landmarks, historic sites often adapt to contemporary times with modern additions.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
15 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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According to the researchers, this model predicted up to 70 percent more massive galaxy clusters in the Universe’s early epochs due to stronger gravitational forces.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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In a breakthrough that could reshape menstrual health and diagnostics, researchers at McMaster University have unveiled a next-generation menstrual cup designed to make periods safer, easier, and smarter.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Ages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ages. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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