1
as in older
being of advanced years and especially past middle age
all the young men went to fight in the war; and only the aged and infirm remained behind
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as in venerable
dating or surviving from the distant past
a forest of aged and gnarled oaks
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as in grew
to become mature
as your cat ages and becomes less active, you should change her diet
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Recent Examples of aged
CBS News,
22 June 2026
George will be one of around 1,345 boys at the school, aged between 12 and 19.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
One included 39 people ages 18-30, and the other involved 36 people aged 65-79.
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Christina Manian,
Health,
23 June 2026
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Adjective
The suspects, aged 14 and 15, were arrested.
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CBS News,
22 June 2026
George will be one of around 1,345 boys at the school, aged between 12 and 19.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Verb
The Tequila is aged for 5 years in three distinct barrel types simultaneously — Scotch whisky casks, Oloroso Sherry casks, and Brandy barrels — then blended before bottling.
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Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
One included 39 people ages 18-30, and the other involved 36 people aged 65-79.
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Christina Manian,
Health,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aged
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One of them was a plan by Newsom to put a $2,000 assets limit on low-income elderly people receiving Medi-Cal, which also did not make it into Friday’s agreement.
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An elderly man with a black eye was greeted with applause after his rescue.
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The 60th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) is gearing up to celebrate the venerable Czech fest’s past and, at the same time, guide it into its future.
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Cosmetics, as venerable as mirrors, boomed to an unprecedented degree.
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Instead, her popularity grew steadily before exploding during her breakthrough run to the Miami Open semifinals as a wild card last spring.
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More than 120 campers and rafters were evacuated from a stretch of the Colorado River over the weekend of June 27 as one of more than a dozen large wildfires grew rapidly in the West.
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Instead of applying an anti-aging serum and following up with your favorite night cream, this Blithe serum features a hybrid formula that combines both steps into one.
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Plus, keep scrolling for even more anti-aging skin care at Amazon.
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Learn about Sarasota’s ancient past at Phillippi Estate Park or look for the resident deer at Rothenbach Park.
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The pallium, a woolen collar embroidered with six crosses, is an ancient symbol of authority and obligation.
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As the race progressed, Schlossberg received heavy media scrutiny by The New York Times with reports of high turnover inside his campaign and allegations of erratic behavior.
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As things progressed, sources say the studio brought in Reeves’ Toy Story 4 director to pitch his vision, which eventually led to Reeves thumbs up to star in the film.
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On Tuesday night, the New York Post reported that the woman had been identified as Angie Baez, a 40-year-old financial industry executive.
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As for 29-year-old Greenway notched six points in 40 games with the Sabres last season and scored three points in 13 Stanley Cup Playoff games with Buffalo during the 2025-26 campaign.
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At work, Kirkham uses an antique sand hourglass which times an hour.
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The cedar’s visible woodgrain adds a rustic quality, and the roof’s shingles create an antique aesthetic.
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“Aged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aged. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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