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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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Footballers are like ships in the night sometimes - you can lose touch with old team-mates for ages but when you meet up, you just pick up where you left off.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

My enthusiasm for Goldhaber and Mazzei’s twisted minds has had me looking forward to this buzzy revamp for ages.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

They are turning into a dangerous and cohesive pairing - and England have been crying out for a midfield combination with those qualities for ages.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

"I didn't talk about it onstage for ages," McCausland said.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

I close my eyes but I don’t sleep for ages and ages.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness