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 However, the initial framework does not establish that sodium-ion cells can replace lithium-ion batteries across every application or throughout their operating lifetimes. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026 For the study authors, its primary contribution lies in establishing that the damage occurs, so clinicians can monitor these patients more closely during their lifetimes, said Rouhani, and identify issues at an earlier stage. — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 10 Sep. 2026 The CrossHarbor team appears cognizant of the weight of legacy with a track that has produced lifetimes of memories over its 72-year history. — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026 Just the latest embarrassment from the worst president in any of our lifetimes. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026 Her legacy will last for lifetimes, said Parker, who worked as an aide for Granger and on her campaign. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026 Still, even with that massive screen credit and several lifetimes’ worth of achievements under his belt, Guy has never seemed particularly interested in treating himself as an untouchable icon. — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 Dadiba Pundole, whose Mumbai gallery represented several leading Indian modernists during their lifetimes, estimates that as many as one in 10 modern artworks sold privately in India could be fake. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 The positive vibes around Gary Patterson’s hire are gone, and a significant segment of the fanbase will have resigned themselves to never seeing a good USC defense again in their lifetimes. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifetimes
Noun
  • Each implant can be programmed to recognize pulses with specific voltages and durations, allowing the network to selectively activate individual devices.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Instead of the aproximately one-hour mission durations of Starship's previous suborbital launches, Flight 14's orbital jaunt, if everything goes according to plan, is expected to last nearly 10 hours.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The chips are power-hungry (a ChatGPT AI query consumes about ten times as much energy as a normal Google search) and also generate a lot of heat, which requires cooling systems.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Raynor went 21 of 40 for 205 yards for Iowa State and Aiden Flora ran 13 times for 54 yards and caught five passes for 53.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026

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“Lifetimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifetimes. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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