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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
General admission tickets start at $33 for adults, $20 for children ages 4-12 and $24 for students and military (with ID) or seniors 65 and older.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Things that adults would never find entertaining can keep little bitty ones occupied for ages.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
From world-class theme parks and interactive museums to diverse international cuisine and vibrant fan gathering spots, the San Francisco Bay Area promises an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The Baltimore Gun Violence Tracker shows that of the 430 people shot in Baltimore over the past 12 months, the majority (65) are between the ages of 22 and 25, the second most (60) is a tie between ages 26 and 29 and 30 and 34.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
This is an especially helpful strategy when there are multiple kids (or siblings) of different ages all playing together.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
Officials have not released the identities or ages of the two people killed or the 14 people injured.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
In a study published in November, Kucker and her colleagues surveyed more than 380 caregivers of children ages 17 to 30 months about their child’s word use and how much video or TV the child watched.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Renters and voters ages 18-24 were particularly likely to support these ideas, Change Research said.
—Mark Dee
march 3, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
How the program works Mathews said most people ages 17 to 24 in the Williamson County Jail charged with nonviolent felonies can enter the program, with some exceptions.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
Children ages 3 and younger were most often the victims of fatal child abuse in Illinois between 2015 and 2022, according to a sobering new report out of Northwestern University.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
At the center is Kimberly, who is turning 16, but suffers from an affliction that ages her body at four to five times the pace of a normal human.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Riders ages 70 and above score unlimited access for $299 compared to the usual $759 for non-senior adults, while those ages 80 and above receive complimentary season passes.
—Roger Sands, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Children ages 5-12 are $7 and the meal is free for ages 4 and under.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 18 Feb. 2026
For instance, the nature of the ghost was very different in Morrison’s plan for the books—Beloved was to be a wise-cracking haint who ages slower than humans and was meant to reappear in the second two novels set in later periods.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
There's plenty of beachfront for all ages to enjoy, and the pool is perfect for kids to swim and play.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
General admission tickets start at $33 for adults, $20 for children ages 4-12 and $24 for students and military (with ID) or seniors 65 and older.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Things that adults would never find entertaining can keep little bitty ones occupied for ages.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
From world-class theme parks and interactive museums to diverse international cuisine and vibrant fan gathering spots, the San Francisco Bay Area promises an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The Baltimore Gun Violence Tracker shows that of the 430 people shot in Baltimore over the past 12 months, the majority (65) are between the ages of 22 and 25, the second most (60) is a tie between ages 26 and 29 and 30 and 34.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
This is an especially helpful strategy when there are multiple kids (or siblings) of different ages all playing together.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
Officials have not released the identities or ages of the two people killed or the 14 people injured.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
In a study published in November, Kucker and her colleagues surveyed more than 380 caregivers of children ages 17 to 30 months about their child’s word use and how much video or TV the child watched.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
Children ages 6 to 12 need nine to 12 hours per night, but the kids in the study averaged about eight hours.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Renters and voters ages 18-24 were particularly likely to support these ideas, Change Research said.
—Mark Dee
march 3, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
How the program works Mathews said most people ages 17 to 24 in the Williamson County Jail charged with nonviolent felonies can enter the program, with some exceptions.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
Children ages 3 and younger were most often the victims of fatal child abuse in Illinois between 2015 and 2022, according to a sobering new report out of Northwestern University.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
At the center is Kimberly, who is turning 16, but suffers from an affliction that ages her body at four to five times the pace of a normal human.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Riders ages 70 and above score unlimited access for $299 compared to the usual $759 for non-senior adults, while those ages 80 and above receive complimentary season passes.
—Roger Sands, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Children ages 5-12 are $7 and the meal is free for ages 4 and under.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 18 Feb. 2026
For instance, the nature of the ghost was very different in Morrison’s plan for the books—Beloved was to be a wise-cracking haint who ages slower than humans and was meant to reappear in the second two novels set in later periods.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ages
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FoodRecipesNewsHow ToDiningNewsletterInstagram Starting in 5 days Trouble in the kitchen?—
Becky Krystal,
Washington Post,
12 Mar. 2026
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Over the past few days, the biggest tennis stars in the world have descended on the tony desert enclave of Indian Wells, California for the BNP Paribas Open, also known as Tennis Paradise.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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In other words, in this context, looking ahead in the game, anticipating problems, coming up with solutions in the moment, and adopting new strategies as the game progresses.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2026
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In terms of lensing, Caswill and Ives soften the imagery as the film progresses in order to reflect the growing bond between the two lovers.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2026
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There have been multiple eras when leaders have emerged.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
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There are certain eras which are too complex, too deafened by contradictory historical and intellectual experiences, to hear the voice of sanity.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
7 Mar. 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
Verb
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Every dollar goes in pre-tax, grows tax-free, and comes out tax-free if used for medical expenses.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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When demand grows, utility companies often need to pass on costs of grid upgrades to consumers, so households end up paying more for their electricity.—
Eric Schmidt,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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According to the researchers, shifting the blockchain processes closer to the hardware level resulted in performance improvements of up to 500 times and energy efficiency gains of as much as 10,000 percent compared with conventional implementations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Emails obtained by Fox 5 DC and WJLA-TV show that the Fairfax County Police Department had warned Descano’s office multiple times about Jalloh in the months leading up to Minter’s murder.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Who would buy a bond that matures 100 years from now?—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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The tech giant on Tuesday issued an extremely rare corporate bond that matures 100 years from now, part of a multibillion-dollar borrowing spree the company is undertaking to fuel its AI ambitions.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Quiet luxury reigns supreme as the latter half of 2025 introduced one of Swift's sleeker epochs to date.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Anna Margolin, a consummate modernist whose poems slide fluidly between genders, epochs, and literary traditions, has fared better than most.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Ages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ages. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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