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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
The lifespan of a small breed dog is typically longer than their larger counterparts—up to about 16 years, so they are not considered seniors until age 12 usually.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
But the crash does highlight how planes, can have a much longer long lifespan than the average flyer realizes.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Intuitive Machines believes this system will degrade more slowly, lengthening operational lifespans.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
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, 4 Nov. 2025
Today, lifespans have increased threefold.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
New Balance’s influential sneaker loafer is now more than a year into its lifespan, and in the time since its debut many other brands have followed suit with their own sporty and smart hybrids.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Replacing an aging battery can dramatically improve performance and lifespan, often more than any software tweak.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Tulips, unlike other spring bulbs, have a shorter lifespan.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
But the crash does highlight how planes, can have a much longer long lifespan than the average flyer realizes.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Intuitive Machines believes this system will degrade more slowly, lengthening operational lifespans.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
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, 4 Nov. 2025
Today, lifespans have increased threefold.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
New Balance’s influential sneaker loafer is now more than a year into its lifespan, and in the time since its debut many other brands have followed suit with their own sporty and smart hybrids.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Replacing an aging battery can dramatically improve performance and lifespan, often more than any software tweak.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Tulips, unlike other spring bulbs, have a shorter lifespan.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifespan
Noun
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But, unlike Section 122, there’s no limit to the level or duration of tariffs arising from Section 301 investigations.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Details surrounding the mission — such as the vehicle’s payload capacity, power source duration, and specific mining technique — remain undisclosed.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The woman running the daycare had attempted life-saving measures on the child before emergency services arrived, First Alert 4 reported.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Those on the right, determined to make the case that this was an officer killing in self-defense, should instead be beginning with this utter failure to protect the life of a civilian protester and de-escalate the situation through some means other than shooting a fellow American in the head.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Seibert left a long legacy with enough experiences for a few lifetimes, based on all the stories told Tuesday by speakers who included his niece, Doreen Below, and San Jose Fire Chief Robert Sapien.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Colorado recently recorded its lowest youth suicide rate since 2007, the lowest rate in the lifetime of today’s teens.—
Scott LoMurray,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at the time estimated that the Biden administration’s action would save families more than $10 billion a year by cutting fees from an average of $32.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Earlier this year, the country singer shared a recipe for her mom’s famous cherry cookies just in time for Valentine’s Day.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Lifespan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifespan. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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