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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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Deputies located an elderly man and woman who were both deceased, according to a Facebook post by sheriff’s officials.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Feb. 2025
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This is also where elderly people can apply for Medicare, which doesn’t have physical outposts of its own.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Adjective
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The syndrome is most common in women over the age of 50, though cardiologists report seeing the condition in a broad range of patients, including middle aged men.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2025
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If red is the move, an aged Montepulciano from Abruzzo brings dark fruit and earthy charm, while a classic Rioja Crianza, with its warm spice and subtle oak, is always a safe—and seductive—bet.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Also, developing resilience doesn’t mean life won’t ever feel difficult or stressful.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
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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Every year in the US, there are approximately 35,000 ER visits due to unintentional medication overdoses among children under 5 years old.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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At just 10 years old, Romeo made his modeling debut in a 2013 Burberry Kids campaign, which also featured Cara Delevingne, after he was named the face of the brand’s children’s line.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 Mar. 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
Cite this Entry
“Aging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aging. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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