Thesaurus results for HALF-LIFE

half-life

noun

Definition of half-life

as in duration

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Recent Examples of half-life In fact, the zone is expected to persist for millennia, mainly because of radioactive isotopes, such as plutonium-bearing fuel particles with a half-life of 24,000 years. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 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 Cesium 137 is highly soluble in water and has a half-life of 30 years, Alkis says. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for half-life

Recent Examples of Synonyms for half-life

Noun

Before embarking, employees must secure employer approval, understanding company policies on location and duration.

— Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
New Atlas reported that the engineering team is currently developing battery-swapping dock systems which could enable long-duration aerial coverage.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026

Definition of duration

Noun

What does this mean for the 1-in-8 women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime?

— Versha Pleasant, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Wicks is also generally a staunch vote for environmental protections, with her voting record notching a lifetime score of 95% on the California Environmental Voters ranking system.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of lifetime

Noun

Fortune has reported that the average cost of a single date has climbed to $189, up more than 12% in a year, with nearly half of single Americans now saying dating isn’t financially worth it.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
An event establishes the destination and dates, but the consumer must still coordinate airfare, lodging and local logistics.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of date

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Moreover, retrofitting existing offshore wind turbines with cable-stay reinforcements offers operators a cost-effective way to extend the lifespan of aging assets.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Lamming and other researchers think that perhaps some of the same lifespan extension benefits could come from simply restricting protein.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 31 July 2026

Definition of lifespan

Noun

His hearing, during which he was served a life sentence, occurred this month after the defense requested multiple continuances.

— Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Commissioners who voted against the continuance were John Dillon, Daniel Moriarty, Gregg West and Brian Murphy.

— Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 15 July 2026

Definition of continuance

Noun

Sugano has gone 7-0 since June 1 — tied with the Giants' Robbie Ray for best in the majors over that span.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Mafe dropped into coverage 169 times over his four seasons with the Seahawks, third-most of any NFL defensive lineman during that span.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026