half-lifes

noun

variants or half-lives
plural of half-life
as in lifetimes

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  1. lifetimes
  2. durations
  3. runs
  4. dates
  5. times
  6. terms
  7. life spans
Noun
  • Her legacy will last for lifetimes, said Parker, who worked as an aide for Granger and on her campaign.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers explain that the approach could extend catalyst lifetimes, reduce maintenance and replacement costs, and support the development of more commercially viable hydrogen production systems using renewable electricity.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of lifetimes
Noun
  • People could experience long durations of high temperatures with little to no overnight relief from the swelter.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
  • This approach isn’t all that different from last year for the fourth-year quarterback; Young played for varying durations in two of the Panthers’ three preseason contests in 2025.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of durations
Noun
  • Additionally, owning Imax would provide any filmmaker that signed on to work with Netflix the opportunity for premium theatrical runs.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • According to Fielding Bible, the club ranks ninth with 36 defensive runs saved.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of runs
Noun
  • Unable to raise the $750,000 for his bail, his excursions are limited to trial dates.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Murray is the most optimistic voice here on timing, and notably the only one giving dates.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of dates
Noun
  • This could simplify their installation and reduce their deployment times.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2026
  • This pursuit has at times put the province at odds with the rest of Canada.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of times
Noun
  • Trump has suggested the agreement's terms would prevent Saudi Arabia from enriching uranium.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Singling out Jewish executives and describing them in terms lifted from centuries-old antisemitic conspiracy theories, while invoking Israel as the frame for that attack, is antisemitic.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of terms
Noun
  • Laboratory studies have shown that rapamycin could extend the life spans of yeast and mice—but, in a recent randomized human trial, older adults on the medication didn’t seem to experience any physical gains.
    — Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • Within that category, repair emerged as a particularly strong theme, reflecting a growing desire for extending product life spans over continually purchasing new items.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Definition of life spans
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“Half-lifes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half-lifes. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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