half-lifes

variants or half-lives
Definition of half-lifesnext
plural of half-life

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for half-lifes
Noun
  • Both of those probes are also operating well beyond their original mission lifetimes.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 3 June 2026
  • Holdovers in Uni markets include UK and Ireland with $2M and a $9M running cume, surpassing lifetimes of Hereditary and Speak No Evil, and having previously overtaken The Black Phone and The Substance.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • The company says the system uses lighter and more efficient refrigeration equipment, helping reduce weight while supporting extended flight durations.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
  • Vigilance elevated for extended durations leads to a drop in recovery.
    Sherry McAllister, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Noun
  • Two runs scored on wild pitches by Michael Lorenzen (2-8), who gave up eight runs and 10 hits in 3 1/3 innings.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
  • The lineup absorbed only tweaks, not overhauls, in the offseason after finishing 26th in runs.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • Across Bay Area markets tracked by AirDNA, average nightly rates appear to dip slightly for the round of 32 compared with group-stage dates.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
  • The restaurant was considered an upscale place for special occasions such as first dates, engagements and wedding receptions and was popular for celebrity spotting.
    Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • Batting leadoff, Benge scored three times and became the fourth Mets rookie with five hits and a homer in one game.
    CBS New York Team, CBS News, 8 June 2026
  • Tensions have remained high since the ceasefire, and the two sides have launched attacks on each other multiple times in recent weeks.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • The argument is that increasing fear among Ukrainian citizens will in turn put more pressure on Zelensky’s government to end the war on the Kremlin’s terms.
    Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
  • The statement did not indicate whether Hezbollah had agreed to the terms.
    Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • This embrace of coal is a short-term fix—extending the life spans of older coal-burning plants rather than spawning a wave of new ones.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 19 May 2026
  • Her life spans a century of dedication to and passion for all things creative in a lifetime of benefit to and for all.
    Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Half-lifes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half-lifes. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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