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also life span
as in lifetime
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress
I saw no need to pay more for a better-built computer that would just grow obsolete before the end of its lifespan
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Recent Examples of lifespan
There is a need for investment in autism services across the lifespan, ranging from adequate support in schools to job training for autistic adults.
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Dr. Sunny Patel, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Keeping Dahlias Alive When cut, the lifespan of your dahlias can vary significantly—the secret is to purchase them as fresh as possible.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Dreja, McCarthy and Relf would remain with the original group for its entire lifespan from 1963 until its split in July 1968.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
This, in turn, can lead to costly and inefficient repairs that not only disrupt traffic flow but also shorten the lifespan of the roadway.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
However, these can shorten their lifespan.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
Students offer various interpretations and arguments informed by their own unique perspectives on loss, grief, memory and finite lifespans.
—Molly Ryder Granatino, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2025
From the humble red dwarfs to the titanic supergiants, stars come in a dazzling array of sizes, colors, and lifespans.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Even when framed as necessary to extend Social Security’s lifespan, support never rose above 30 percent.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Dr. Sunny Patel, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Keeping Dahlias Alive When cut, the lifespan of your dahlias can vary significantly—the secret is to purchase them as fresh as possible.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Dreja, McCarthy and Relf would remain with the original group for its entire lifespan from 1963 until its split in July 1968.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
This, in turn, can lead to costly and inefficient repairs that not only disrupt traffic flow but also shorten the lifespan of the roadway.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
However, these can shorten their lifespan.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
Students offer various interpretations and arguments informed by their own unique perspectives on loss, grief, memory and finite lifespans.
—Molly Ryder Granatino, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2025
From the humble red dwarfs to the titanic supergiants, stars come in a dazzling array of sizes, colors, and lifespans.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Even when framed as necessary to extend Social Security’s lifespan, support never rose above 30 percent.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifespan
Noun
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Players in their 30s are established, but always a cliff threat; this is not a lifetime achievement ranking.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hernandez views succession as central to ensuring that a founder’s lifetime of work endures.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Johnson said that one of the women struck her vehicle with the baseball bat while threatening her life.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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The inside of the entirely wooden house captures what life was like in early Fort Lauderdale over 100 years ago.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Include the name of the group, date and time of event, address, cost and contact information for readers within the email text.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Yellow Jackets scored three times in just over three minutes on three huge plays.—
Updated October 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Lifespan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifespan. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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