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
In rich and poor countries alike, a coming wave of senescence stands to impose completely unfamiliar burdens on many societies.
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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
Their most recent product to launch is the award-winning Omnipotent Concentrate, $520, which was one of the first skincare products in the mainstream beauty world to address a phenomenon called cellular senescence.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Hydra vulgaris, under optimal lab conditions, can live for years—potentially even centuries—without showing signs of senescence (aging).
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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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
Their most recent product to launch is the award-winning Omnipotent Concentrate, $520, which was one of the first skincare products in the mainstream beauty world to address a phenomenon called cellular senescence.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Hydra vulgaris, under optimal lab conditions, can live for years—potentially even centuries—without showing signs of senescence (aging).
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for senescence
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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
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Just as large majorities of the electorate were exposed to Biden’s onrushing senility, so will they be exposed to Harris’s numerous weaknesses.John Tamny, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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In 2018, adults aged 27 to 45 became eligible for the shot, previously only available to people ages 9 and 26.Maggie O'Neill, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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Their age and hyperfocus on their careers make pro athletes easy prey for scams, frauds and bad investments.Robert Frank, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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Even in his relative dotage, the 17-year vet is averaging 29.0 points on .533/.455/.813 shooting splits, 7.0 boards, 3.0 dimes, 1.8 blocks, and 1.0 swipes per contest — while playing a stunning 40 minutes per.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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Helen must have told it to herself, in her dotage, long after the ships had sailed home from Troy.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2024
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Wells Fargo Investment Institute said investors should extend maturities to lock in attractive payouts if yields move above its 2025 year-end targets, which is between 4.5% and 5% for the 10-year Treasury yield and between 4.75% and 5.25% for the 30-year Treasury .Michelle Fox, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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What came next served as one of many data points highlighting Mims’ growth and maturity and just how important he’s quickly become to keeping their playoff hopes alive.Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Senescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senescence. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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