Thesaurus results for HALF-LIFE

half-life

noun

Definition of half-life

as in duration

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Recent Examples of half-life And because none of the new skills were built on top of existing strengths, their half-life is short. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026 Alan Cummings, a co-investigator on Voyager, told an audience in October 2024 that, technically, the probes' power will never run out because nuclear energy always has a half-life. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 9 May 2026 Those close to Khong marvel at the long half-life of her short stories. — Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026 But still, David and I walk parallel paths in the long half-life of loss. — Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for half-life

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Noun

Similarly, Olmsted of Morningstar noted that the duration investors would find in the core bond space – which also tends to be intermediate term – also works as a diversifier.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Chang believes that the tri-layer approach could pave the way for longer-range EVs and safer batteries, and support flexible electronics, wearable devices, and long-duration grid storage.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of duration

Noun

By most accounts, Dolly composed some 3,000 songs over her lifetime.

— Martha Ackmann, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
The chances of Aschenbrenner being one of the wealthy elites who could afford to buy a galaxy, however, are now looking as remote as the possibility that humankind could ever conquer one within his lifetime.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of lifetime

Noun

That run accounts for roughly a quarter of the project’s lifespan, as Meteora was released in 2003 and is more than 20 years old at this point.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Handwash baking sheets with warm soapy water to avoid damage and extend their lifespan.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of lifespan

Noun

Crump also made a Facebook post about the Blytheville incident on Saturday, which had been shared more than 4,000 times as of Sunday afternoon.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
For example, expressing appreciation for past help or thanking the doctor for their time was more helpful than emphasizing sadness or frustration.

— Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of time

Noun

James Ratcliff spoke for the Farley Road Neighborhood Coalition, agreeing that a continuance is necessary because of the change in the occupancy limit count.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
His hearing, during which he was served a life sentence, occurred this month after the defense requested multiple continuances.

— Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of continuance

Noun

Position players would have to stay on the IL for at least one full Monday-to-Monday span, with pitchers spanning two of those stretches.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Within a span of four months in Fort Worth last year, Watkins and Snellings were killed in similarly brutal attacks in the Near Southside and Historic Southside sections of the city.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of span

Noun

Simply put, acknowledging the reality—even if the administration won’t state it in these terms—of avoiding a further, major military campaign as the conflict drags on.

— Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
In relationships, the informal term refers to spouses who remain together while reducing their emotional effort, communication or involvement in the relationship.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026