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for ages

ADJECTIVE

long

Synonyms

STRONGEST

late lengthy protracted slow

STRONG

delayed diffuse dragging lingering prolonged sustained

WEAK

boundless diffusive dilatory drawn-out forever and a day limitless long-drawn-out long-winded overlong prolix tardy unending verbose without end wordy

Antonyms

WEAK

abbreviated abridged ephemeral evanescent fleeting short

ADJECTIVE

long-drawn-out

Synonyms

WEAK

boundless delayed diffuse diffusive dilatory dragging drawn-out forever and a day late lengthy limitless lingering long-winded overlong prolix prolonged protracted slow sustained tardy unending verbose without end wordy

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Nigel Farage has talked about it as a big moment for ages.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

A simple acknowledgement like: "You've been waiting for ages, haven't you? You're probably fed up right now" can ease the tension.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

"I felt like the goalkeeper was out of the box for ages," Wilson said.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

Supporters can sponsor the animals and visit them on Sundays when the barn is open to the public; tickets are $27.03 for those 13 and older and $16.22 for ages 2 to 12.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2025

"And Aquilla. They've been at it for ages."

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

for ages

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