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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
There's also the robot lifespan to consider; a March 12 SEC filing cited a four-year depreciation period for them.
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Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Longer lifespans, less linear careers, a rising cost of living, and tighter government budgets are redefining what retirement security even means.
—Chris Mahoney, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Researchers have developed a hybrid AI model that significantly improves the accuracy of predicting lithium-ion battery lifespan.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
At the same time, repairs will be made to the north pier in Pinellas County that will extend the lifespan by 20 years, according to DeSantis.
—Carter Weinhofer, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
This difference between lifespan and health span is greatest in the US compared to 183 countries surveyed.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
To prolong their lifespan, plastic cutting boards can be put in the dishwasher for cleaning; wooden ones can be cleaned with a diluted bleach solution or disinfectant.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Hummingbirds often have a very short lifespan; most do not live longer than a single year, and those who are lucky enough can live up to four years.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Since Tuck Everlasting was first published in 1975, the average American’s lifespan has increased from 72 to 80.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Longer lifespans, less linear careers, a rising cost of living, and tighter government budgets are redefining what retirement security even means.
—Chris Mahoney, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Researchers have developed a hybrid AI model that significantly improves the accuracy of predicting lithium-ion battery lifespan.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
At the same time, repairs will be made to the north pier in Pinellas County that will extend the lifespan by 20 years, according to DeSantis.
—Carter Weinhofer, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
This difference between lifespan and health span is greatest in the US compared to 183 countries surveyed.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
To prolong their lifespan, plastic cutting boards can be put in the dishwasher for cleaning; wooden ones can be cleaned with a diluted bleach solution or disinfectant.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Hummingbirds often have a very short lifespan; most do not live longer than a single year, and those who are lucky enough can live up to four years.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Since Tuck Everlasting was first published in 1975, the average American’s lifespan has increased from 72 to 80.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifespan
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New York — US stocks slid and the Dow closed in correction Friday as uncertainty about the duration of the war with Iran and nerves about energy inflation continued to weigh on markets.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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If those flights go well, NASA hopes to launch one, and possibly two, lunar landing missions in 2028 before beginning work to build a moon base near the lunar south pole for long-duration stays on the surface.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The technology is sweeping almost every profession while also creeping into people’s personal lives, sometimes with devastating consequences.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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No mean feat, considering the brand’s first 24 hotels are set in remote, leafy locations that feel worlds away from real life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hikes to your overnight at San Pedrillo Station are longer and slower, and you’ll be rewarded with a once-in-a-lifetime immersion in the pristine jungle.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Throughout her lifetime, muralist and collector Mary Ingebrand-Pohlad — who splits her time between Minnesota and California — has built a collection of paintings, sculptures and religious art that showcases the intersection of the geography of the American West with Latin American culture.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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In January 2023, McCarthy again moved to block Swalwell's reappointment to the Intelligence Committee after Republicans reclaimed the House majority, this time succeeding.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Barber The national average retail price of a gallon of gasoline surpassed $4 for the first time in more than three years, as the Iran war continues to drive oil costs up and raise prices at the pump.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Lifespan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifespan. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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