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as in elderly
being of advanced years and especially past middle age
every day the old fisherman set out in his small boat to brave the dangers of the sea
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as in ancient
dating or surviving from the distant past
an extremely old piece of jewelry was discovered in the Egyptian ruins
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3
as in former
having been such at some previous time
I ran into my old fourth-grade teacher yesterday
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as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
even the most stirring speeches start to get old after you've heard them a few times
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an old woman
an old town
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Recent Examples of old
Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 16 June 2025
In the last three years, the 1-800 number her organization runs has seen a spike in calls from 18 to 20 year olds, and calls from 21 to 25 year olds have tripled.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 14 May 2025
Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
Delaying tree harvests and protecting older forests enhances carbon sequestration, making untouched forests vital for reducing carbon dioxide and combating climate change.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
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Adjective
Dream Forest Camp sessions run from mid-July through the end of August, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a range of activities designed for both 4–12 year olds and 12–15 year olds (snacks and lunch are included).
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 16 June 2025
In the last three years, the 1-800 number her organization runs has seen a spike in calls from 18 to 20 year olds, and calls from 21 to 25 year olds have tripled.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 14 May 2025
Noun
Finally, came from an unexpected source: the tiny, stone Presbyterian church that is one of the few surviving structures of the old Fort McDowell.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
Delaying tree harvests and protecting older forests enhances carbon sequestration, making untouched forests vital for reducing carbon dioxide and combating climate change.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old
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Another solid fan pick is voice actor Darin DePaul (Overwatch), who appeared in two episodes of the first campaign as Sprigg, an elderly gnome and a steward of the Mistress Ioun.—
Dana Reboe,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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The proportion of elderly is too high – accounting for nearly 30% of the entire population, according to the new data – while the proportion of younger adults, of child-bearing and working age, is continually shrinking.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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With ancient mountain ranges and historic trails, Travelers Rest truly gets more beautiful with age.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
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India’s culture — ancient, old, and new — isn’t neat.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Superstore alums took to social media to memorialize their former costar on Thursday.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Epstein has long been the subject of conspiracy theories because of his friendships with the rich and powerful, including Trump himself, Britain’s Prince Andrew and former President Bill Clinton.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Stick with boring investments to avoid big mistakes from get-rich-quick schemes.—
Jonathan I. Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Hosting every summit in a big European city would alleviate much of the pressure to re-invent the wheel every time with respect to hotels, transit, and other boring but essential logistical details.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Built by the pharaoh Akhenaten, who was dedicated to worshipping the sun's disk, the ancient city was discovered in 2020 near Luxor by Zahi Hawass, one of the world's most famous archaeologists and former minister of tourism and antiquities in Egypt.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
19 July 2025
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The purpose of seeking a humanities education is to learn the great texts and ideas that have stirred the soul of civilization since antiquity.—
Isabella Brannon,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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Think Only Murders in the Building, only set in a British retirement home, as the comic crime caper based on the book by Richard Osman introduces senior crime busters not content to just play bridge or engage in idle gossip for leisure.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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The order calls for the Labor Department and Securities and Exchange Commission to issue guidance to employers about providing access to those alternative investments in their retirement accounts, according to a senior White House official.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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In fact, New York’s parks and trails generate more than $5 billion in annual economic activity — on par with New York State’s venerable agricultural sector.—
Paul Steely White,
New York Daily News,
12 Aug. 2025
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Its namesake company may or may not have been part of one of the most notorious corporate mergers of all time; that merger may or may not have involved the publisher of the venerable business magazine Fortune.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
11 Aug. 2025
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For that is indeed the erstwhile marijuana mogul’s official job title, at least for now.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
10 Aug. 2025
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In 2019, the erstwhile pair picked up a second neighboring property for $2.7 million.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Old.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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