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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
Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Last week, the fellows presented their culturally sustainable materials that center Black community histories and lineages for young learners ages 3-7.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The three victims — Jewish men dressed in traditional Hasidic garb, ages 48, 38 and 21 — were confronted near Throop Ave.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
The statement did not say how old the abducted schoolchildren are but the term ‘pupil’ in Nigeria usually refers to someone in kindergarten or primary school, typically covering ages up to 12.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The alleged incident occurred at the Montessori Academy, which educates children ages 0 to 6, according to 9 News and 7 News Australia.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Golden and her husband, Jordan Blimbaum — a flight test engineer who recently was appointed to the city’s Parks & Recreation Commission — have two children, ages 5 and 1.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Founded in 1990 by Lord Immanuel Jakobovits, the former Chief Rabbi of the British Commonwealth, the school serves roughly 360 pupils ages 10-18.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
The children killed were three boys and five girls, ages 3 to 11, according to the Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Children ages 3 to 17 years old have a fundraising requirement of $20.
—Marcella Baietto, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The proposal to nix the retirement earnings test comes as workers ages 55 and over are the fastest-growing age group in the labor force, Scott said during his testimony.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
So, yes, more than a dozen Padres lingered a little longer than planned at Olmeca on Friday, making memories alongside the 250 or so baseball and softball players ages 4 to 17 from arguably Mexico City’s most famous youth baseball league.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Our survey of Americans ages 18-29 allows for a closer look at the sentiments of young adults at a moment of rapid technological advancement and geopolitical change.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
The California Department of Public Health recommends that everyone ages 6 months and up should have access to the vaccine, and that those at higher risk of severe illness should get immunized — including older adults, pregnant women and infants and toddlers.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
In 2025, 48% of Americans ages 18-29 could not name a single concentration or death camp, according to a survey by the nonprofit Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, which works to secure compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors.
—Daniela R. P. Weiner, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Children ages 16 or 17 who do not have an acceptable ID must have a parent or legal guardian present with an acceptable ID.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
In addition to exhibitions, visitors can also attend artist lectures, art workshops for all ages, and public tours.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Last week, the fellows presented their culturally sustainable materials that center Black community histories and lineages for young learners ages 3-7.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The three victims — Jewish men dressed in traditional Hasidic garb, ages 48, 38 and 21 — were confronted near Throop Ave.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
The statement did not say how old the abducted schoolchildren are but the term ‘pupil’ in Nigeria usually refers to someone in kindergarten or primary school, typically covering ages up to 12.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The alleged incident occurred at the Montessori Academy, which educates children ages 0 to 6, according to 9 News and 7 News Australia.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Golden and her husband, Jordan Blimbaum — a flight test engineer who recently was appointed to the city’s Parks & Recreation Commission — have two children, ages 5 and 1.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Founded in 1990 by Lord Immanuel Jakobovits, the former Chief Rabbi of the British Commonwealth, the school serves roughly 360 pupils ages 10-18.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
The children killed were three boys and five girls, ages 3 to 11, according to the Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
The headline recommendation is that all average-risk women ages 50 to 74 should get a screening mammogram every two years.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Children ages 3 to 17 years old have a fundraising requirement of $20.
—Marcella Baietto, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The proposal to nix the retirement earnings test comes as workers ages 55 and over are the fastest-growing age group in the labor force, Scott said during his testimony.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
So, yes, more than a dozen Padres lingered a little longer than planned at Olmeca on Friday, making memories alongside the 250 or so baseball and softball players ages 4 to 17 from arguably Mexico City’s most famous youth baseball league.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Our survey of Americans ages 18-29 allows for a closer look at the sentiments of young adults at a moment of rapid technological advancement and geopolitical change.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
The California Department of Public Health recommends that everyone ages 6 months and up should have access to the vaccine, and that those at higher risk of severe illness should get immunized — including older adults, pregnant women and infants and toddlers.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
In 2025, 48% of Americans ages 18-29 could not name a single concentration or death camp, according to a survey by the nonprofit Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, which works to secure compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors.
—Daniela R. P. Weiner, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Children ages 16 or 17 who do not have an acceptable ID must have a parent or legal guardian present with an acceptable ID.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ages
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Winger Mathis Albert surpassed Gio Reyna as the youngest American to play in Germany’s Bundesliga yesterday, appearing as a substitute for Borussia Dortmund at 16 years, 11 months and five days old.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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As Stagecoach embraces rock-centric acts like Counting Crows and Third Eye Blind, as well as genre-defying artists like BigXthaPlug, Roth reflected on how rock & roll has changed since his days in Van Halen.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
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Travel is highly favored as the month progresses, and the social atmosphere is alive with meaningful connections waiting to be made.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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As the virus progresses, dogs may suffer from abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The evolution of the Anglo-American Special Relationship underscores important events of that global total war, and the Cold War and post-Cold War eras that have followed.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Pseudonyms were important in the colonial and Revolutionary eras to protect dissidents from retaliation by English officials.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 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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Continuing down this path only increases uncertainty, undermines long-term infrastructure planning and grows the national debt.—
Andrew Stasiowski,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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As their mutual competitiveness grows shockingly ugly, Niall learns to turn Ruben’s Samsonian strength and fury against him, knocking down the pillars of Ruben’s own life.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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She has been capped five times at international level since her senior debut against Spain in June 2025, and says a World Cup place remains her ambition.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Mets have scored one run or none 10 times, including five shutouts.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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This process begins with the day’s first light, when photoreceptive proteins called opsins in the gonads detect sunlight, triggering production of a hormone that matures developing gametes.—
Marlowe Starling,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Characteristic of its name, in early summer, this tree or shrub produces a berry-like fruit that matures to a purplish color.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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The connecting 18-mile Harmony-Preston Valley trail section traces a tributary to the Root River; trail markers tell of the area's environmental and cultural epochs.—
Robin Pfeifer,
Midwest Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Widening our view to the moon’s more recent epochs requires nabbing more youthful material from the surface.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Ages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ages. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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