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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
Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Florida’s final moments against Georgia were fitting for a fireside horror story — that which fans will tell years from now, recounting to their grandchildren the dark ages of this resting college football power.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
Little other information has been given at this stage about the victims, including their ages.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Audiences were 61% male, 39% female with 39% ages 24-34.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2025
Other options for all ages include hiking; riding one of the resort’s free-to-borrow bicycles; or even kayaking among the mangroves in search of sea turtles.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Stine has written books for all ages, including adults, but the 7-11-year-old range is his favorite.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Under state compulsory-attendance laws, children are required to attend school regularly—typically from ages 6 to 16—and districts are required to track every absence.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Seeing others, of all ages, who look like them at NYCC, takes an already electrifying experience to new heights.
—Nikki Birch, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Individuals ages 19-21 who have been identified as having mental or physical disabilities and are following Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through their current enrollment in educational programs are also eligible for free meals.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
About 57% of voters ages 45-64 and 63% of voters ages 65 and up said the same.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 25 Oct. 2025
In it, Williams, who died in 2014 at the age of 63, played a boy who ages four times faster than normal.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Adults with children from 14 to 17 will no longer be exempt from a work requirement to receive benefits, and neither will people ages 55 through 64.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
Janvre is a guide with Speleoenology, a company whose name is a mash-up of spelunking and winetasting; walking next to her is company cofounder Raphaël Pommier, who ages his wine in local caves.
—Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
The latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that 27 percent of this year’s cases have been among children under age 5, while young people ages 5 to 19 have accounted for 39 percent of infections.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
After Isaiah’s body was found, three other children — ages 16, 14 and 9 months — were taken from the same Lynwood apartment complex where it was discovered, according to NBCLA.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Florida’s final moments against Georgia were fitting for a fireside horror story — that which fans will tell years from now, recounting to their grandchildren the dark ages of this resting college football power.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
Little other information has been given at this stage about the victims, including their ages.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Audiences were 61% male, 39% female with 39% ages 24-34.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2025
Other options for all ages include hiking; riding one of the resort’s free-to-borrow bicycles; or even kayaking among the mangroves in search of sea turtles.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Stine has written books for all ages, including adults, but the 7-11-year-old range is his favorite.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Under state compulsory-attendance laws, children are required to attend school regularly—typically from ages 6 to 16—and districts are required to track every absence.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Seeing others, of all ages, who look like them at NYCC, takes an already electrifying experience to new heights.
—Nikki Birch, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
In 2008, about 70% of Latter-day Saint women ages 18-45 had at least one child at home.
—NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Individuals ages 19-21 who have been identified as having mental or physical disabilities and are following Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through their current enrollment in educational programs are also eligible for free meals.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
About 57% of voters ages 45-64 and 63% of voters ages 65 and up said the same.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 25 Oct. 2025
In it, Williams, who died in 2014 at the age of 63, played a boy who ages four times faster than normal.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Adults with children from 14 to 17 will no longer be exempt from a work requirement to receive benefits, and neither will people ages 55 through 64.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
Janvre is a guide with Speleoenology, a company whose name is a mash-up of spelunking and winetasting; walking next to her is company cofounder Raphaël Pommier, who ages his wine in local caves.
—Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
The latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that 27 percent of this year’s cases have been among children under age 5, while young people ages 5 to 19 have accounted for 39 percent of infections.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ages
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The New Balance 530s are my pick for long travel days or marathon connections (looking at you, Charles de Gaulle), while my colorful Reeboks bring a fun pop that instantly brightens up any airport look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Dodgers star was also on the mound on three days rest as Los Angeles hoped for a Hollywood ending despite a unique rule that could have prevented him from picking up the bat and taking the mound in the same game.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As the book progresses, some of the children in the photographs are older and more in control of their outward expression, but scraps of strangeness or incongruity always peek through.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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Many things can and will transpire as the season progresses.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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This tour is special to the band because fans have the opportunity to experience each of the band's early eras or experience the album that resonated with them the most, Jepha said.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Players could control a huge cast of classic characters from the franchise in a toybox mash-up of different eras, wiping out armies of bad guys at a clip.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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Genuine community naturally grows around the needs of others.—
Joni Eareckson Tada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Shareholders have complained about the speed of progress and welcome the strategy shift in the same breath, all the while demanding the business grows what’s left of the overnight audience share.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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The civil rights activist pointed out that Davis has been divorced several times, noting that this is counter to some Americans' religious beliefs as well.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Both Roseman and Fangio have been fairly resistant to moving Cooper DeJean, their starting nickel, to outside cornerback, although the CB2 spot was a question mark during the offseason and has at times been a liability during the 2025 season.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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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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Certain sea turtles, for example, independently evolved seagrass-munching adaptations multiple times across different epochs.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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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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Chicago had led or been tied through two periods in nine of its first 10 games, and only trailed Los Angeles by one entering the third.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Between November 5–9, periods of rain and snow will move through, bringing colder weather.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Ages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ages. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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