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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
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
As the population ages and the number of college students declines, institutions of higher education are actively cultivating a crop of midlife and older students.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends kids ages 1-3 get 500 milligrams of calcium and 400 international units of vitamin D per day, ages 4-8 get 800 mg of calcium and 600 IU of vitamin D per day, and kids ages 9-17 get 1,300 mg of calcium and 600 IU vitamin D per day.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
On a late January morning—in between East Coast snowstorms—skiers and snowboarders of all ages mill around, adjusting gloves, zipping up jackets, and clipping into skis, sometimes for the very first time.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
The residents, ages 63 and 58, were able to make it out of the home safely.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Researchers examined data from more than 322,000 people between ages 39 and 74 who didn’t have known heart disease using UK Biobank data.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Feb. 2026
Coming on the heels of the worldwide record-breaking run of Zootopia 2, the timing could not be better for another creature feature that ought to have audiences of all ages leading the cheers.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
In 2024, when the biennial count showed an increase in unhoused young adults ages 18 to 24, for example, Heyhoe said advocates developed a new pilot program aimed at preventing youth homelessness.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
In Pennsylvania, people ages 55 to 64, the group with the highest premiums, and young people 26 to 34 are terminating their coverage in higher numbers than other age groups, state data shows.
—Julie Appleby, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
About 45% of San Diego County residents ages 25 and older have earned at least a bachelor’s degree or higher, according to one-year estimates for 2024.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
There’s no agreement because everyone ages differently.
—Patricia Tortolani, Allure, 29 Jan. 2026
While Gen Zers and millennials between the ages of 25 and 34 were typically unemployed for an average of 19 weeks, Gen Xers and baby boomers ages 55 to 64 were unemployed for 26 weeks, according to the WSJ analysis from last year.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Children ages 3-17 cost between $16-$20 depending on the season, and adults ages 18-61 cost between $24-$28 depending on the season.
—Sarah Gilliland, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
In 2026, individuals ages 50 and older may be able to contribute up to $32,500 to a 401(k)-retirement plan, including catch-up contributions.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2026
And 10 young people ages 10 through 15 were arrested on charges of violating the city’s youth protection ordinance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
Noun
These days, the best blushes for mature skin branch out from powder to include all sorts of hydrating, bounce-restoring formulas, and faces of all ages—and not only famous ones, of course—can benefit from the breadth of options available.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
As the population ages and the number of college students declines, institutions of higher education are actively cultivating a crop of midlife and older students.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends kids ages 1-3 get 500 milligrams of calcium and 400 international units of vitamin D per day, ages 4-8 get 800 mg of calcium and 600 IU of vitamin D per day, and kids ages 9-17 get 1,300 mg of calcium and 600 IU vitamin D per day.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
On a late January morning—in between East Coast snowstorms—skiers and snowboarders of all ages mill around, adjusting gloves, zipping up jackets, and clipping into skis, sometimes for the very first time.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
The residents, ages 63 and 58, were able to make it out of the home safely.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Researchers examined data from more than 322,000 people between ages 39 and 74 who didn’t have known heart disease using UK Biobank data.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Feb. 2026
Coming on the heels of the worldwide record-breaking run of Zootopia 2, the timing could not be better for another creature feature that ought to have audiences of all ages leading the cheers.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
In 2024, when the biennial count showed an increase in unhoused young adults ages 18 to 24, for example, Heyhoe said advocates developed a new pilot program aimed at preventing youth homelessness.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
By crunching data from millions of monthly payroll records for workers in jobs with exposure to generative AI, the authors concluded that workers ages 22 to 25—the canaries—have seen about a 13 percent decline in employment since late 2022.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
In Pennsylvania, people ages 55 to 64, the group with the highest premiums, and young people 26 to 34 are terminating their coverage in higher numbers than other age groups, state data shows.
—Julie Appleby, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
About 45% of San Diego County residents ages 25 and older have earned at least a bachelor’s degree or higher, according to one-year estimates for 2024.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
There’s no agreement because everyone ages differently.
—Patricia Tortolani, Allure, 29 Jan. 2026
While Gen Zers and millennials between the ages of 25 and 34 were typically unemployed for an average of 19 weeks, Gen Xers and baby boomers ages 55 to 64 were unemployed for 26 weeks, according to the WSJ analysis from last year.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Children ages 3-17 cost between $16-$20 depending on the season, and adults ages 18-61 cost between $24-$28 depending on the season.
—Sarah Gilliland, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
In 2026, individuals ages 50 and older may be able to contribute up to $32,500 to a 401(k)-retirement plan, including catch-up contributions.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2026
And 10 young people ages 10 through 15 were arrested on charges of violating the city’s youth protection ordinance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ages
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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While the alignment of Earth and Mars only allows for a mission every 26 months with a six-month transit, the Moon is accessible every 10 days with a mere two-day journey.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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TxDOT will keep working on the new RM 2871 Longvue Avenue bridge and other improvements tied to the broader rebuild, which means more lane shifts and temporary closures are possible as the project progresses through 2026.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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As the week progresses, a front of Arctic air will trek through the Great Lakes region and into the Northeast and is set to bring snow squalls, high winds and freezing temperatures, forecasters said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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That continuity spans administrations, parties, and eras of war and peace, yet most Americans have never heard this history.—
Carol L. Harris,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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As a similar bridge between the pre- and post-spin eras, the companies reached a deal for NBCU to handle Versant’s advertising sales.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2026
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Those tush-pushes can’t beat you if The Winter Soldier’s facing third-and-forevers.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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Years of building companies have shown him that the journey asks for time that feels scarce, financial commitment that tests confidence, and emotional resilience that grows through experience.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The region’s advantage lies in its dense connectivity as cloud and AI demand grows, Enterprise News reported.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Casado also seemed to enjoy himself, reminding fans of his breakout performances last year at times, but De Jong remains first-choice in that midfield role.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Maye was sacked a total of six times for 43 yards.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The tech giant on Tuesday issued an extremely rare corporate bond that matures 100 years from now, part of a multibillion-dollar borrowing spree the company is undertaking to fuel its AI ambitions.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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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
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Anna Margolin, a consummate modernist whose poems slide fluidly between genders, epochs, and literary traditions, has fared better than most.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Del Toro provided rich historical context for the film, describing Stevens’ path through several epochs of filmmaking.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Ages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ages. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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