variants
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
Solid-state breakthrough Solid-state batteries replace liquid or gel electrolytes with solid materials, improving safety, energy density, and lifespan.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Whether your mattress is brand new or nearing the end of its lifespan, investing in a mattress pad is a wise and cost effective way to protect and extend the life of your mattress.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
The most famous historic example is the Phoebus cartel, an early 20th-century alliance between lightbulb manufacturers who agreed to limit the lifespans of their bulbs to force more frequent replacements.
—Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
While offloading Kayvon Thibodeaux isn’t close to a fair swap, the Giants would immediately secure an upgrade to the investment made on Abdul Carter and extend the lifespan of star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, who appeared to decline last season amid the team’s struggles.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
This will extend the lifespan of the bridge and ensure long-term structural integrity.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The lifespan of windows depends on many factors, like the materials they’re made from, how they’re built and how they’ve been maintained.
—Brittany Nims, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
By 1966, the original two-year lifespan had long been exceeded, prompting the launch of the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird as a direct technological replacement for the Dragon Lady.
—David Szondy
march 29, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
After decades of research, there is little doubt that nutrition plays a critical role in promoting health across the lifespan.
—Christopher Duggan, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Whether your mattress is brand new or nearing the end of its lifespan, investing in a mattress pad is a wise and cost effective way to protect and extend the life of your mattress.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
The most famous historic example is the Phoebus cartel, an early 20th-century alliance between lightbulb manufacturers who agreed to limit the lifespans of their bulbs to force more frequent replacements.
—Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
While offloading Kayvon Thibodeaux isn’t close to a fair swap, the Giants would immediately secure an upgrade to the investment made on Abdul Carter and extend the lifespan of star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, who appeared to decline last season amid the team’s struggles.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
This will extend the lifespan of the bridge and ensure long-term structural integrity.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The lifespan of windows depends on many factors, like the materials they’re made from, how they’re built and how they’ve been maintained.
—Brittany Nims, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
By 1966, the original two-year lifespan had long been exceeded, prompting the launch of the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird as a direct technological replacement for the Dragon Lady.
—David Szondy
march 29, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
After decades of research, there is little doubt that nutrition plays a critical role in promoting health across the lifespan.
—Christopher Duggan, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifespan
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The escalating conflict in the Middle East wasn’t expected to affect March’s employment numbers; however, economists caution that the health of the US labor market and broader economy hinge on the scope and duration of the war.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Spacecraft interiors, mission protocols and the psychological challenges of long-duration isolation were grounded in actual engineering and psychological research.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 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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Mastectomies are lifesaving surgeries that remove a patient’s breasts to treat breast cancer, which affects 1 in 8 American women over their lifetimes, according to the American Cancer Society.—
Brett Kelman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Over 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the United States have experienced rape, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 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 6 Apr. 2026.
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