as in duration
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 life span
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Recent Examples of life span
This non-mechanical method also eliminates wear and ensures an ultra-fast response with a switch lifespan that could run to tens of millions of keystrokes.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Follow these step-by-step instructions to extend the lifespan of your linen dresses.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
Equipment lifespan is typically around five years, according to Consumer Reports.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 11 June 2025
But remembering to leave your washing machine door ajar can have a significant impact on the lifespan of your appliance, preventing mold and mildew, and reducing funky odors.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2025
Sea turtles’ natural lifespan is estimated to be 50-100 years.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
There are times when a silent divorce means a relationship is at the end of its lifespan.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 June 2025
Many of the military's most important spacecraft are limited by fuel, and the Space Force is investigating orbital refueling and novel propulsion methods to extend the lifespan of satellites.
—Stephen Clark – Jun 3, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2025
Flower food helps keep bacteria out of the water and extend the lifespan of your cut blooms.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Follow these step-by-step instructions to extend the lifespan of your linen dresses.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
Equipment lifespan is typically around five years, according to Consumer Reports.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 11 June 2025
But remembering to leave your washing machine door ajar can have a significant impact on the lifespan of your appliance, preventing mold and mildew, and reducing funky odors.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2025
Sea turtles’ natural lifespan is estimated to be 50-100 years.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
There are times when a silent divorce means a relationship is at the end of its lifespan.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 June 2025
Many of the military's most important spacecraft are limited by fuel, and the Space Force is investigating orbital refueling and novel propulsion methods to extend the lifespan of satellites.
—Stephen Clark – Jun 3, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2025
Flower food helps keep bacteria out of the water and extend the lifespan of your cut blooms.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for life span
Noun
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And since the sun will appear to describe such a high arc across the sky, the duration of daylight will be at its most extreme, lasting exactly 15 hours.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
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This tactic bumped our average session duration by 20%.—
Vaibhav Kakkar,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Ashley had a difficult time all season narrowing down her selection to one person.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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Using the explosive Mitchell on returns would be a good way for the Ravens to get the ball in his hands a few more times a game.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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The feature-length documentary, releasing June 10, is the first in a weekly series that digs into big event meltdowns that made headlines, created corporate scandals, and often cost lives.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Mitch is a successful banker who hates his job and the life it’s bought him, with a wife who does not understand him.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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It’s sparked his season A peak of a lifetime followed some of Kerkering's lowest moments in professional baseball.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Recipients of the prizes, which honor lifetime achievement, contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences and service to the academy are selected by the film academy’s board of governors.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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“Life span.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life%20span. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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