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or ageing
as in older
being of advanced years and especially past middle age
more and more middle-aged adults must care for aging parents
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variants
or ageing
as in growing
to become mature
as your cat ages and becomes less active, you should change her diet
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Recent Examples of aging
Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Here’s what the panel found—plus what doctors who treat aging patients actually suggest for preventing falls and fractures.
—Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
He was brought here to be a difference maker, brought here with the same kind of Hail Mary the Jets once threw at another aging Green Bay quarterback named Favre.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
After dry-aging, season all over with salt and freshly ground black pepper (use a coarse grind).
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The Niners are going to make changes and reallocate some money to an aging defense.
—Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Due to the extended aging process, which results in significant evaporation and lower barrel yields, supply is limited.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Recipients must use the money to replace aging fossil-fuel vehicles, which will have to be scrapped.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Another argument that was brought up in the Reddit thread deals with aging parents, and how prime child-raising years are finite.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
Nail thinning and weakness can occur naturally due to aging, but other factors may weaken and irritate your nails over time.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Here’s what the panel found—plus what doctors who treat aging patients actually suggest for preventing falls and fractures.
—Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
He was brought here to be a difference maker, brought here with the same kind of Hail Mary the Jets once threw at another aging Green Bay quarterback named Favre.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
After dry-aging, season all over with salt and freshly ground black pepper (use a coarse grind).
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The Niners are going to make changes and reallocate some money to an aging defense.
—Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Due to the extended aging process, which results in significant evaporation and lower barrel yields, supply is limited.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Recipients must use the money to replace aging fossil-fuel vehicles, which will have to be scrapped.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Another argument that was brought up in the Reddit thread deals with aging parents, and how prime child-raising years are finite.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aging
Verb
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The Industrial Revolution was gaining strength, immigration was surging, and the cities were growing at a rapid pace, some doubling in size in a decade.—
Jim Euchner,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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This disconnect raises questions about the fairness and effectiveness of current executive compensation models, particularly in light of the growing wage gap between CEOs and average workers.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Puente was eventually taken into custody after an elderly man at a Los Angeles bar struck up a conversation with her and soon recognized her from the news.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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America’s elderly prison population is rising, partly because of more people serving long sentences for violent crimes.—
Sarah Kliff,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This program, which began in 2022, is designed to rectify historic problems with IDR plans that prevented many borrowers from progressing toward 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But something extraordinary was also revealed: a mural, faint, aged, and slightly scorched, that had been concealed by a wall that burned away.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
25 Jan. 2025
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Sixteen years later and now aged 37, Djokovic appears to have come full circle.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Researchers in South Korea are developing a constellation of satellites that could reveal what goes on in the vicinity of supermassive black holes like never before.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Becoming a more successful problem solver involves developing a toolbox of skills that enable you to tackle problems with strategies that work.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Women and adults younger than 45 are more likely than men and older adults to say that moderate drinking is bad for health, as were Democrats and independents.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Listeriosis is considered a serious condition and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially to newborns, those aged 65 or older, those who are pregnant, and those with weak immune systems, according to the and pregnant people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Both Edmonton and Toronto appear to be maturing, managing the puck and specific situations better.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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But if rates top out and move lower, long-duration bonds rule, and NAD only has about 13% of its holdings maturing in the next 13 years.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Aging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aging. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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