Thesaurus results for LIFE SPAN

lifespan

noun

variants also life span

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 lifespan

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Recent Examples of lifespan Researchers then divided participants into three categories of cardiorespiratory fitness—low, medium, and high—and compared these levels with both lifespan and the development of 11 chronic conditions, including heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and cancer. —

Sarah Garone, Health, 13 May 2026 Cooler temperatures can help blooms linger longer, while heavy rain, strong wind, or sudden heat can shorten their lifespan considerably. —

Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 13 May 2026 That said, if one sensor has failed, the others are probably nearing the end of their lifespan as well. —

Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026 Harsh scrubbing can wear away the protective sealants that keep water and bacteria out, damaging grout lines and shortening their lifespan. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026 Throughout its lifespan, the station has served as a test bed for scientific research in microgravity and has in years past opened itself up to private commercial missions. —

Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 May 2026 Excessive alcohol use — beyond one drink a day for women or two for men — is known to cause or worsen dozens of diseases and shorten lifespans. —

Amanda Erickson, STAT, 12 May 2026 While Cannes has become crowded, brands are layering creators on top of the film festival not to generate immediate spikes, but to extend the lifespan of red carpet moments and overall interest in the event itself. —

Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 The typical running shoe lifespan is at most 800 km (497 miles), which means avid runners go through a pair every four to six months. —

Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifespan

Noun

The technology could also support missions to Neptune and Triton, long-duration probes studying outer planet moons, and future Kuiper Belt explorers traveling farther than New Horizons.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
There were some limitations of the study, the researchers noted, including the small sample size and short duration.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026