as in senility
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the state of being old or the process of becoming old
premature senescence
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Recent Examples of senescence
This can lead to cellular senescence—a process where cells stop dividing but do not die—triggering oxidative stress and inflammation that leads to biological aging and chronic diseases.
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Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Studies have shown that senescence in liver cells is highly indicative of underlying disease.
—New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2024
In rich and poor countries alike, a coming wave of senescence stands to impose completely unfamiliar burdens on many societies.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
And these diseases that are appearing are associated with the underlying process of senescence — aging, the aging of our cells, tissues, organs and organ systems that is immutable.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024
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Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Studies have shown that senescence in liver cells is highly indicative of underlying disease.
—New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2024
In rich and poor countries alike, a coming wave of senescence stands to impose completely unfamiliar burdens on many societies.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
And these diseases that are appearing are associated with the underlying process of senescence — aging, the aging of our cells, tissues, organs and organ systems that is immutable.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for senescence
Noun
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The senility of too many powerful leaders in Washington is a silent scandal.—
John Fund,
National Review,
22 Dec. 2024
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Retired veteran Stacy Keach is drifting into senility, as well as frequent flashbacks to his Korean War service, while concerned librarian spouse June Squibb tries to keep him present in the here-and-now.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2024
Noun
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So far, just one death has been recorded in Louisiana in a patient over age 65 who had underlying medical conditions.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Marcy Thompson: And in 1903, at age 32, Margarethe Hilferding became the first Austrian woman to receive her medical degree from the University of Vienna after completing her entire formal education there.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
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At the time, Dylan was thirteen and living with his grandparents, kindly folks in their dotage who’d endured his parents’ addictions.—
Barrett Swanson,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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Even in his relative dotage, Butler remains one of the best two-way players in the game, with a knack for elevating his play in the postseason.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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While the sultry track showcases the group’s evolution and maturity, the single doesn’t stray far from their signature R&B sound.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
22 Jan. 2025
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This one against Colorado showed a level of mental toughness and maturity.—
Joe Smith,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Senescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senescence. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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