lifetimes

plural of lifetime
as in durations
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress the lifetime of the camera's batteries was so short we couldn't get through a day trip without having to replace them

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Recent Examples of lifetimes Maybe by taking some money from the people who have enough money for thousands of lifetimes but will only be able to use it in one! — Alice Burton, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026 Even if the average person still supports much of the mainstream biomedical research community, there’s a level of skepticism and cynicism toward science that is perhaps unprecedented in our lifetimes. — Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026 Most of us are used to hearing the tired cliché that this is the biggest election of our lifetimes. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 Some researchers have linked chip manufacturing to thyroid and liver diseases, fertility problems, and cancer — an especially ironic outcome, given AI boosters’ claims that the technology will cure cancer within our lifetimes. — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026 In December 2015, Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, pledged 99% of their Facebook shares to charity during their lifetimes, to be managed through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, an LLC. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026 His life was filled with remarkable experiences, fascinating people, and enough stories for several lifetimes. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026 Most cattle raised for beef and dairy are transported multiple times in their lifetimes; between four and six journeys is common. — Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 24 Oct. 2026 Under the guidance of fresh eyes, coach Jon Sumrall’s band has somehow lived a season that’s felt like a few lifetimes. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifetimes
Noun
  • Various studies suggest that fenugreek may help lower blood sugar levels, but the doses and durations vary.
    — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 28 Oct. 2026
  • China has launched four spaceplane missions since 2020, with durations of up to nine months.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Spring and fall are the best times to schedule a tune-up to address problems and have your coils cleaned.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Storms deposited 267 to 3,190 particles per square meter per day at the remote sites, and on average three times as much, 2,560 to 7,480, at the Mammoth site.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

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“Lifetimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifetimes. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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