as in durations
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 spans
Such issues mattered less when life spans were shorter, Bauer explained.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Rising living costs, inflation eroding purchasing power, and longer life spans have all made stepping away from the workforce more difficult than ever.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, marine life spans from the ocean sunfish to the dusky dolphin—but thankfully, South Africa’s iconic great white sharks are nowhere to be found.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
To extend their life spans, keep them in a storage case when not needed.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2025
Thanks to such advances as antibiotics and better sanitation, our life spans have roughly doubled since 1900.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Rising living costs, inflation eroding purchasing power, and longer life spans have all made stepping away from the workforce more difficult than ever.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, marine life spans from the ocean sunfish to the dusky dolphin—but thankfully, South Africa’s iconic great white sharks are nowhere to be found.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
To extend their life spans, keep them in a storage case when not needed.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2025
Thanks to such advances as antibiotics and better sanitation, our life spans have roughly doubled since 1900.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for life spans
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Near the speed of light, durations of time dilate and lengths appear to contract along the direction of motion in a velocity-dependent way, with each unique observer seeing different values.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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If trying a cold plunge, always start gradually and prioritize shorter durations and warmer temperatures first.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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The civil rights activist pointed out that Davis has been divorced several times, noting that this is counter to some Americans' religious beliefs as well.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Both Roseman and Fangio have been fairly resistant to moving Cooper DeJean, their starting nickel, to outside cornerback, although the CB2 spot was a question mark during the offseason and has at times been a liability during the 2025 season.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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McClintock’s long stints in California’s capital of Sacramento were interspersed with several unsuccessful runs for statewide office.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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The resort has 777 skiable miles with 61 runs and 8 lifts.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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These comments are important because our government must place premium in creating a society that respects human lives, secures its borders and protects its citizens.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Cambodian-French production, which had its world premiere in Tokyo, explores the lives of the Bunong people in Cambodia, an indigenous ethnic group that is under grave threat due to climate change.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many adults have no memory of previous high inflation in their lifetimes.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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In June 2022, as millions of Americans were grappling with the highest gas price of their lifetimes and inflation hit a four-decade high, Biden highlighted strong gross domestic product (GDP) growth.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Life spans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life%20spans. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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