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
Long lifespan but limited power output Despite the steady increase in voltage, the overall power remains very low.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Their lifespan in the wild is typically around 10 to 12 years, depending on environmental conditions, according to Oakland Zoo.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Properly securing and storing your cleaning products can help maximize their lifespan.
—Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
Reducing waste generation is the most effective way to maximize the lifespan of landfills, Alonso added.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
And that includes savings in the infrastructure space from reduced maintenance and longer material lifespans.
—Alyssa Andrews, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The average lifespan of a red blood cell is just under four months, while skin cells last about a month and those in the intestinal lining exist for just a few days.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Over time, the suede softens while still holding its shape, giving the shoe a long lifespan with minimal upkeep.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Normal operations still generate heat, and high temperatures can degrade performance and reduce lifespan.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Their lifespan in the wild is typically around 10 to 12 years, depending on environmental conditions, according to Oakland Zoo.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Properly securing and storing your cleaning products can help maximize their lifespan.
—Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
Reducing waste generation is the most effective way to maximize the lifespan of landfills, Alonso added.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
And that includes savings in the infrastructure space from reduced maintenance and longer material lifespans.
—Alyssa Andrews, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The average lifespan of a red blood cell is just under four months, while skin cells last about a month and those in the intestinal lining exist for just a few days.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Over time, the suede softens while still holding its shape, giving the shoe a long lifespan with minimal upkeep.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Normal operations still generate heat, and high temperatures can degrade performance and reduce lifespan.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifespan
Noun
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Its effective shuttering for the duration of the conflict has stoked a global energy crisis and stoked fears of a worldwide slowdown and rampant inflation.—
Kate Sullivan,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Irregular sleepers showed a 20 to 88% higher all-cause mortality risk independent of duration.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Folks can read more about end-of-life doula training and practices, and search a directory, on the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance website.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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The series is a deep dive into one of America’s most famous families, exploring the lives, relationships and defining moments that shaped the Kennedy dynasty.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After the plane spent a lifetime submerged in teal waters, a local heritage group organized a salvage project to recover the rare Japanese aircraft.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Mastectomies are lifesaving surgeries that remove a patient’s breasts to treat breast cancer, which affects 1 in 8 American women over their lifetimes, according to the American Cancer Society.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If plans shift, especially around kids or social time, stay flexible instead of trying to control it.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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This time at the top of the fourth quarter, when Brown inexplicably sat both Brunson and Towns simultaneously, comfortably nursing a lead that had ballooned as large as 14 points.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Lifespan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifespan. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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