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as in months
a long or seemingly long period of time
it took ages for the clerk to ring up three items
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as in progresses
to become mature
as your cat ages and becomes less active, you should change her diet
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Recent Examples of ages
Murat Ates, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
In 2021, Phillips disappeared with his three children — Jayda, Maverick and Ember, now believed to be ages 9, 10 and 12 — after an alleged dispute with their mother, per police.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
There was no indication of what specific ages that included.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
The 25th annual literary fest features author tables, readings, sales and more for all ages, presented by Rain Taxi.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
At the time of the incident, three men — ages 21 to 43 — and one 53-year-old woman were in critical condition, according to police.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Around $65 for adults and $60 for youth (ages 10–15).
—Samanta Habashy, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025
Melanie's daughter Leilah Schekeryk said her mother's soul as a songwriter and storyteller is revealed in the set of songs, familiar to children of all ages.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Builders ages 7 and up can create the Sorting Hat, Aragog the spider, and a poseable Thestral.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
But one in four of those videos that children ages eight and under watch are actually intended for older target audiences, according to Common Sense Media.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Adults 21 years or older will have to show a valid driver’s license or state ID, and anyone ages 18-20 must be H-F alumni and complete a registration and verification.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Children ages 12 or younger receive a free coin.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Americans ages 65 and older were more likely to say the spread of false information online, infectious diseases and terrorism are major threats to the country, compared to those under the age of 30, according to the survey.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 20 Aug. 2025
Children ages 4 and younger get in free.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Voters ages 55 and older back Cuomo over Mamdani, 38-32 percent.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
But this season will be the first time in ages that Boumedienne, now 18, starts on a level playing field with his peers.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
In 2021, Phillips disappeared with his three children — Jayda, Maverick and Ember, now believed to be ages 9, 10 and 12 — after an alleged dispute with their mother, per police.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
There was no indication of what specific ages that included.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
The 25th annual literary fest features author tables, readings, sales and more for all ages, presented by Rain Taxi.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
At the time of the incident, three men — ages 21 to 43 — and one 53-year-old woman were in critical condition, according to police.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Around $65 for adults and $60 for youth (ages 10–15).
—Samanta Habashy, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025
Melanie's daughter Leilah Schekeryk said her mother's soul as a songwriter and storyteller is revealed in the set of songs, familiar to children of all ages.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
But Democrats under 50 are much less likely to view capitalism favorably, while the opinions of Democrats ages 50 and older haven’t shifted meaningfully, according to Gallup.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Builders ages 7 and up can create the Sorting Hat, Aragog the spider, and a poseable Thestral.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
But one in four of those videos that children ages eight and under watch are actually intended for older target audiences, according to Common Sense Media.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Adults 21 years or older will have to show a valid driver’s license or state ID, and anyone ages 18-20 must be H-F alumni and complete a registration and verification.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Children ages 12 or younger receive a free coin.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Americans ages 65 and older were more likely to say the spread of false information online, infectious diseases and terrorism are major threats to the country, compared to those under the age of 30, according to the survey.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 20 Aug. 2025
Children ages 4 and younger get in free.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Voters ages 55 and older back Cuomo over Mamdani, 38-32 percent.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ages
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Netflix has come a long way from its DVD-by-mail days to become a streaming giant stacked with the buzzy new releases and top-performing originals.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The wildfire has burned 13,966 acres after being active for five days.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The director thrives on these kinds of connections, planting her themes like a tree whose roots spread deeper and wider as the movie progresses.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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The org chart becomes clearer as the season progresses, but that also involves both Ken and Esmeralda’s subplots drifting away from the main action.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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In previous eras, there was more than one way to visit Kalaupapa, including by air and on foot via a hiking trail.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The phonograph records contain aspects that encapsulate life on Earth, such as samples of music from different cultures and eras, natural and man-made sounds from Earth, and electronic information encoded in analog form that an advanced civilization could convert into photographs.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fragrant sumac Fragrant sumac is a smaller, sprawling variety that grows two to five feet tall.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps your next door neighbor has a much fuller magnolia tree, or your acquaintance down the street grows dozens upon dozens of lovely roses.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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At times it has been scrutinized, scaled back, or delayed.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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This is about reassurance, control and the quiet satisfaction of holding something that matures with time.—
Paul Kopec,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The gardens form a timeline guiding visitors through botanical epochs, from the Devonian and Carboniferous to the Jurassic, Cretaceous, Cenozoic and later paleobotanical eras.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The eighth-century poet Bashshar ibn Burd once said that true poetry is measured by its imperishability over the epochs.—
Huda Fakhreddine
August 28,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But the dip doesn’t come in the wartime periods of 1914-18 or 1939-45, when the birth rate was low.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Ages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ages. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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