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 life span
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Recent Examples of life span
Fallen eagle was a great role model for eaglet in need, staff say
According to the World Bird Sanctuary, the typical lifespan for bald eagles is 20 to 25 years.
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
That accident sparked the antibiotic revolution, extending the average human lifespan by 23 years.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
However, there are widespread inhibitions against the use of fast chargers, as they’re widely believed to reduce the total lifespan of an EV battery – although there is currently little data to support the theory.
—New Atlas, 20 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, abundance of Atlantic sturgeon remained very low, which can be explained in part by their lifespan.
—Logan Kistler, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025
This long support window ensures that the Pixel 9a will stay current over its lifespan.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PCMAG, 19 Mar. 2025
Blanco hypothesizes that lemurs have developed a mechanism to enhance cellular survival by temporarily extending telomere length, potentially contributing to their longer lifespan compared to non-hibernating primates.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
As a result, the brand has lined up some new licensees in key categories and countries and is working to expand its distribution among big-box sports and outdoors retailers while retaining the specialty stores that have been the backbone of its business for the majority of its lifespan.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
Indeed, some people believe (without proof) that delaying menopause could extend women’s lifespans and healthspans.
—Stacey Colino, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
That accident sparked the antibiotic revolution, extending the average human lifespan by 23 years.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
However, there are widespread inhibitions against the use of fast chargers, as they’re widely believed to reduce the total lifespan of an EV battery – although there is currently little data to support the theory.
—New Atlas, 20 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, abundance of Atlantic sturgeon remained very low, which can be explained in part by their lifespan.
—Logan Kistler, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025
This long support window ensures that the Pixel 9a will stay current over its lifespan.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PCMAG, 19 Mar. 2025
Blanco hypothesizes that lemurs have developed a mechanism to enhance cellular survival by temporarily extending telomere length, potentially contributing to their longer lifespan compared to non-hibernating primates.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
As a result, the brand has lined up some new licensees in key categories and countries and is working to expand its distribution among big-box sports and outdoors retailers while retaining the specialty stores that have been the backbone of its business for the majority of its lifespan.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
Indeed, some people believe (without proof) that delaying menopause could extend women’s lifespans and healthspans.
—Stacey Colino, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for life span
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The overall click duration was only 48 milliseconds, the study said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Not Paying Attention to Sleep Hygiene Sleep hygiene can improve your sleep duration and quality.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
24 Mar. 2025
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But at this time, that’s not what’s going through his head.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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While some of the most famous innovations were truly remarkable individuals coming up with the right idea at the right time, the history of innovation has had relatively few Leonardo da Vincis, Isaac Newtons, Marie Curies, or Charles Babbages.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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This concept, detailed in his Nicomachean Ethics, links happiness to living a meaningful life in accordance with reason.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The cast became close in real life, which made their on-screen chemistry effortless.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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Pet parents are also worried about the economy: 48% are concerned about the rising cost of pet care over their pet's lifetime, and 31% of pet parents agree the cost of pet items seems to be increasing more than other household or personal care items.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA TODAY,
23 Mar. 2025
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Travelers go viral for revealing US destinations to visit in your lifetime Giselle and Stephen Jiroch of California have been traveling full-time for the last four years.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Life span.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life%20span. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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