Thesaurus results for HALF-LIFE

half-life

noun

Definition of half-life

as in duration

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Recent Examples of half-life 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 But still, David and I walk parallel paths in the long half-life of loss. — Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for half-life

Recent Examples of Synonyms for half-life

Noun

Announced on September 1, the approval covers propulsion systems designed to support long-duration missions with limited human intervention.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Check the basket capacity, expected flight duration, cancellation and refund policy, and whether the operator will rebook you if weather intervenes.

— Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of duration

Noun

Pitt couldn’t attend Wednesday as Clooney was honored with the Venice International Film Festival’s Golden Lion for lifetime achievement.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
The odds that a person will develop lung cancer in their lifetime is about 1 in 19, the American Cancer Society says.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of lifetime

Noun

That run accounts for roughly a quarter of the project’s lifespan, as Meteora was released in 2003 and is more than 20 years old at this point.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Handwash baking sheets with warm soapy water to avoid damage and extend their lifespan.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of lifespan

Noun

Crump also made a Facebook post about the Blytheville incident on Saturday, which had been shared more than 4,000 times as of Sunday afternoon.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
For example, expressing appreciation for past help or thanking the doctor for their time was more helpful than emphasizing sadness or frustration.

— Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of time

Noun

Creeden filed a motion for the continuance on Thursday, saying the probation office hadn’t yet released its draft presentence investigation report and that the court hadn’t yet ruled on his motions for acquittal and for a new trial.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
James Ratcliff spoke for the Farley Road Neighborhood Coalition, agreeing that a continuance is necessary because of the change in the occupancy limit count.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuance

Noun

Position players would have to stay on the IL for at least one full Monday-to-Monday span, with pitchers spanning two of those stretches.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Within a span of four months in Fort Worth last year, Watkins and Snellings were killed in similarly brutal attacks in the Near Southside and Historic Southside sections of the city.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of span

Noun

Simply put, acknowledging the reality—even if the administration won’t state it in these terms—of avoiding a further, major military campaign as the conflict drags on.

— Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
In relationships, the informal term refers to spouses who remain together while reducing their emotional effort, communication or involvement in the relationship.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026