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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 Synonyms for ages
Noun
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Their bodies were not found for days.—
Vivian Yee,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025 -
For a manager whose offensive principles are so focused around preventing opposition counter-attacks, the past 12 days ought to serve as a reminder to Mikel Arteta that his Arsenal side are capable of being devastating in transition themselves.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Based on historical trends, travelers can expect that thousands more flights will be disrupted as the day progresses.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Based on an historical trend analysis, hundreds if not thousands more flights will be disrupted as the day progresses.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This is down to the characteristics of the platform, which is eras ahead of where anything from the Rolls-Royce or Bentley portfolios is at the moment, and in the near future.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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The living areas draw inspiration from a mix of eras and styles.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Next, this tooth-lens is surgically embedded into the patient's cheek for about three months, during which time a layer of tissue grows around it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Mar. 2025
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As the markets fall, the question of recession grows more pressing.—
Andrew Boynton,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Healthcare professionals have long struggled with abuse, often exacerbated by patient frustrations over long wait times and systemic inefficiencies.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Michigan Central was Detroit’s crown jewel, but the good times slowed during the Great Depression.—
Patrick Sauer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The hooks reduce hand fatigue, allowing crafters to work on their projects for more extended periods.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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However, Reily said more museums need to share their data and test out more scenarios over longer periods of time.—
Karen K. Ho,
ARTnews.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Ages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ages. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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