Thesaurus results for HALF-LIFE

half-life

noun

Definition of half-life

as in duration

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Recent Examples of half-life The doctor advised her to expect additional digestive issues for weeks because of the medication's long half-life, according to the essay. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026 And because none of the new skills were built on top of existing strengths, their half-life is short. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026 Alan Cummings, a co-investigator on Voyager, told an audience in October 2024 that, technically, the probes' power will never run out because nuclear energy always has a half-life. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 9 May 2026 Those close to Khong marvel at the long half-life of her short stories. — Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for half-life

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Noun

The study also found that hypoxic burden — the severity and duration of low-oxygen episodes caused by breathing disruptions during sleep — fell by about 75% among participants without type 2 diabetes and 65% among those with the condition.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Less costly short-term plans As their name suggests, short-term, limited-duration plans are designed for people with temporary gaps in coverage, such as those who are between jobs or months away from qualifying for Medicare.

— Helen Levy, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of duration

Noun

Granted, the Budget will ease the burden on founders thanks to a dedicated entrepreneurs’ capital gains tax relief scheme, promising a reduced 10% rate on up to £10 million of lifetime gains.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
New explorations such as the British Library’s exhibit are providing fresh insights about the adventure-seeking woman who kept pace with the radical change in her lifetime, from 1890 to 1976.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of lifetime

Noun

The investigation found that Marshall sued over 700 patients, leading to at least 81 arrests when patients missed court dates.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
Items including flan and cheese cake in front display case and guacamole, rice and cheese dip in walk-in cooler lacking date mark.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of date

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Some studies also suggest moving commuting times nearer to dusk in the fall increases the risk of vehicle collisions with deer and other wildlife, which are more active around sunset.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2026
As the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics explains, energy confinement time describes how quickly thermal energy escapes from the plasma, rather than how long an experiment runs.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of time

Noun

The defense will raise the continuance denial in its post-trial motions, according to Herrera.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
Court records show Ramirez appeared in court Thursday for a status hearing, and a Johnson County judge granted his attorney continuance.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuance

Noun

Constant reports of corruption and profiteering are a hallmark of his second term, and Democrats are readying literally countless investigations of him and his family, and their businesses and associates.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
Adams picked Scott Sartiano as his rep early in his term, and his fellow board members have indicated to me that Sartiano was an active board member who was pivotal and energizing for the team.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026