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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
Regularly paying attention to this part helps your dishwasher clean more effectively, extends its lifespan, and keeps your kitchen smelling fresh.
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
The plan is to investigate issues across a woman’s lifespan, focusing on areas such as cardiovascular disease, autoimmune conditions, and mental health, including depression and PTSD.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
By keeping the SSDs cool, data transfer speeds stay fast and the lifespan of the SSDs can be extended.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
There’s plenty of research to back the diet’s benefits for weight management, elongating your lifespan and reducing your risk of certain chronic illnesses.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
To tackle this challenge, researchers at Monash University have developed a new catalyst that could dramatically improve the efficiency and lifespan of metal-air batteries, a technology seen as key for clean energy storage.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
In other words, the right flooring can be a subtle but critical way to improve the look, feel, and lifespan of the spaces in your home—and not just in the laundry room.
—Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
The history of when to break romantic tension on a TV series often has an outsized impact on the reception or even lifespan of that series.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Ghost, whose exact age is unknown, is said to be about 4 or 5, which is about the lifespan of the species.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
The plan is to investigate issues across a woman’s lifespan, focusing on areas such as cardiovascular disease, autoimmune conditions, and mental health, including depression and PTSD.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
By keeping the SSDs cool, data transfer speeds stay fast and the lifespan of the SSDs can be extended.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
There’s plenty of research to back the diet’s benefits for weight management, elongating your lifespan and reducing your risk of certain chronic illnesses.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
To tackle this challenge, researchers at Monash University have developed a new catalyst that could dramatically improve the efficiency and lifespan of metal-air batteries, a technology seen as key for clean energy storage.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
In other words, the right flooring can be a subtle but critical way to improve the look, feel, and lifespan of the spaces in your home—and not just in the laundry room.
—Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
The history of when to break romantic tension on a TV series often has an outsized impact on the reception or even lifespan of that series.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Ghost, whose exact age is unknown, is said to be about 4 or 5, which is about the lifespan of the species.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifespan
Noun
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The cards also have a limited lifetime warranty.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The nitrogen-rich material also suggested a youthful lifetime.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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No one who celebrates the loss of human life should be anywhere near children.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Quite a few designs featured striking swirls, which Daveed says speak to the ways that many Haitian immigrants must travel when heading into the United States for a better life.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This prompted an intervention from the speaker, who banged his gavel multiple times.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, the price, according to many users, has been dishes that aren’t as clean after demonstrably longer cycle times.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Lifespan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifespan. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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