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
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.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The findings suggest that dogs are exposed to similar environmental hazards as humans, yet their quicker metabolisms and shorter life spans may reveal symptoms earlier.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 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
Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The findings suggest that dogs are exposed to similar environmental hazards as humans, yet their quicker metabolisms and shorter life spans may reveal symptoms earlier.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 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
Noun
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The volatility of cryptocurrencies is significant, with prices frequently fluctuating sharply over brief durations.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Idaho parcels identified on the map have been flagged for potential sale for varying durations.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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At times it has been scrutinized, scaled back, or delayed.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Running backs Sire Gaines and Malik Sherrod each scored in the first quarter and broke off impressive runs, and combined for 140 yards on the ground.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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And Wacha entered Friday’s action with the second-fewest runs of support among pitchers with at least 27 starts.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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China calls for the peaceful utilization of the Arctic and commits itself to maintaining peace and stability, protecting lives and property, and ensuring the security of maritime trade, operations and transport in the region.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Employee well-being is a priority From flexible schedules to comprehensive benefits and mental health support, healthy companies recognize that employees are whole people with lives outside of work.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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One in three Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes, per data from the American Cancer Society.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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There are so many artists and songwriters who are top-tier musicians of our lifetimes, but the musicality has to stick out like an extension of the songwriting.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Life spans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life%20spans. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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