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as in months
a long or seemingly long period of time
it took ages for the clerk to ring up three items
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as in twilight
a later period of one's life
stoically endures all of the aches and pains that come with age
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as in maturity
the state of being an old person
at 88, she gets frustrated by the feebleness that is inevitable with age
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as in antiquity
the state of being something old
the copper monument has acquired the patina of age
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as in to grow
to become mature
as your cat ages and becomes less active, you should change her diet
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Recent Examples of age
State House News Service, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
The legislation expands those work requirements to individuals ages 55 through 64; parents of minor children ages 14 and up; and people who are homeless, veterans or former foster youth.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
That aging ensemble bursts with talent — so much so that its writers don’t mind killing off the occasional gramps or gran.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
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Noun
The lawsuit, filed Friday, revolves around MassHealth members ages 65 and up enrolled in the Senior Care Options plan.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
The legislation expands those work requirements to individuals ages 55 through 64; parents of minor children ages 14 and up; and people who are homeless, veterans or former foster youth.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Verb
With the midterms around the corner, some bemoaned that Biden was relitigating a sore subject — particularly the question of who knew what about Biden’s aging and cognitive decline.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
That aging ensemble bursts with talent — so much so that its writers don’t mind killing off the occasional gramps or gran.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for age
Noun
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Rooms at Mandarin Oriental have a new look following a pandemic-era glowup.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Carney said across Canada, antisemitism has surged to levels not seen in the post-World War II era.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Still, lingering twilight across far northern regions near the Arctic Circle could reduce viewing conditions despite any potential auroral activity.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto let a day’s stroll linger into profundity, the twilight dimming and human connection brewing in all its possibilities.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Later, the Capricorn Moon brings maturity to partnership dynamics.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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This long maturity makes their prices fluctuate when rates move.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Watching others defy death on wheels, or testing your own skills in its shadow, has been part of sport since the charioteers of antiquity.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The Kaaba itself is a roughly cubic gray granite structure about 43 feet tall, which Muslims believe was established by the Prophet Abraham – Ibrahim in Arabic – and his son Ishmael as a place of monotheistic worship in antiquity.—
Iqbal Akhtar,
The Conversation,
25 May 2026
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All the back-and-forth came to an ice-cold end to start the second half as the Knicks only mustered two points through the first five minutes of the third quarter, as the Spurs’ lead grew to as many as 14.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The growing dependence on OpenAI has also raised questions over what happens if enthusiasm surrounding AI valuations cools.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The spa serves as a sanctuary for adults looking to relax, and golfers can disappear for the day at the 18-hole course designed by the legendary Donald Ross.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Maggie spends her summer days sunbathing at Lake Sunapee and walking around through the town and woods of Newport.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Miami trailed 1-0 fast, in the sixth minute, when the defense left Guilherme Biro unmarked for a downward header off a corner kick, gifting Biro the forever-history of the first goal in the new stadium.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Those tush-pushes can’t beat you if The Winter Soldier’s facing third-and-forevers.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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The 79-year-old man was found Tuesday afternoon after officers responded to a home in Pāhoa, Lewis said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Shading plants from the hot afternoon sun can be an option in areas prone to high heat.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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“Age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/age. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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