Thesaurus results for HALF-LIFE

half-life

noun

Definition of half-life

as in duration

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Recent Examples of half-life The doctor advised her to expect additional digestive issues for weeks because of the medication's long half-life, according to the essay. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for half-life

Recent Examples of Synonyms for half-life

Noun

The duration of that onshore flow will be especially important, as several consecutive high-tide cycles could produce flooding.

— Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Both events revealed that the old models of long- and short-duration GRBs had holes in them.

— Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of duration

Noun

The American Cancer Society reports that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

— Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Winning here is tantamount to a lifetime appointment; since 1964, just three people have held the seat Pelosi is vacating.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of lifetime

Noun

Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Oil prices year-to-date The pullback followed a sharp rally on Friday after attacks by Yemen's Houthi militants on Saudi Arabia reignited fears of disruptions to global energy supplies.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Multiple shellstock tags from prior days were not labeled with the last date the shellfish was sold.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of date

Noun

Longer lifespans extend the period during which multiple generations share financial decisions, and the transfer of businesses and other assets requires heirs to understand not only how to receive wealth, but also how to manage it.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
She is driven by the belief that animals deserve happiness and love and that their lifespan should, in no way, depend on their usefulness to humans.

— Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of lifespan

Noun

Burks personally prosecuted five capital murder death penalty cases during her time at the district attorney’s office.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
Playing a real game in Spectrum Center for the first time since trading away LaMelo Ball over the summer, this was Charlotte’s first chance since that controversial deal to show the home fans that the deal was a good one.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of time

Noun

Court records show Ramirez appeared in court Thursday for a status hearing, and a Johnson County judge granted his attorney continuance.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
To meet the deadline, the groups allege that immigration judges are refusing to grant continuances of longer than three weeks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuance

Noun

The Hawks opened the second frame on a 7-0 run and outscored the Magic 44-29 in the quarter with Wagner off the floor for majority in that span.

— Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
The film has surpassed $1 million at the domestic box office over a span of five weeks in theaters, only going as wide as 251 screens.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2026