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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2
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
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
Its architecture, in which yew hedges and pleasantly aged pink-brick walls define rooms and axial walkways, was primarily Nicolson’s work.
—Amy Waldman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Attendees aged 12 and younger can enjoy a petting zoo, egg hunt, and crafts.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Avildsen founded Sumerian Records twenty years ago, aged only 24, from his Venice Beach apartment.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
Its architecture, in which yew hedges and pleasantly aged pink-brick walls define rooms and axial walkways, was primarily Nicolson’s work.
—Amy Waldman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Parents are encouraged to consult with pediatricians before enrolling children aged 1 to 3 in swim classes, and it is strongly recommended that all children 4 and older receive swim training.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Attendees aged 12 and younger can enjoy a petting zoo, egg hunt, and crafts.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aged
Adjective
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Kathleen Kennedy, the venerable filmmaker and former president of Lucasfilm, spent her Sunday singing the praises of American sound designers.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Jackson will be laid to rest in Chicago's venerable Oak Woods Cemetery.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If the rocks fell, the beatings grew worse.—
MARK BANCHEREAU THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Pegula says her motivation to pursue tennis came well before her family’s fortune grew.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The high temperatures particularly threaten babies, young children and elderly residents; Mayor Karen Bass urges residents to seek refuge in city cooling centers at recreation facilities and libraries.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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The criminal complaints filed in Bridgeport alleged that operatives have routinely signed up elderly and disabled voters for absentee ballots and then returned to those voters to harvest their ballots.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Tiny Zahara is a delight for those who want to hear only the sounds of the wind, birds, and elderly footsteps on ancient cobbles.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2026
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Although its beliefs align with Roman Catholic doctrine, including the Trinity and the divinity of Jesus, the church maintains its own distinct, ancient Eastern traditions and identity.—
Gregory Bull,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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One of the leading indicators Navy escort operations have progressed from the planning stage toward imminent launch is if all the sudden the US and GCC states begin striking targets around the strait, a person with knowledge of the planning told CNN.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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The project has also progressed at an unusually rapid pace for American nuclear development.—
David Szondy
March 08,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That will include anti-aging treatments, biotech breakthroughs and AI, as well as the role of Silicon Valley.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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Retinol is widely regarded as the gold standard of anti-aging ingredients, but for those who really know their vitamin A the best retinal serums can be an even more coveted part of a preventive or anti-aging skin-care routine.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jana Kostelic, Croatia’s 19-year-old skiing sensation, becomes the second youngest woman to win the overall World Cup title.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The grain component consists of a slightly larger proportion than last year’s release, and O’Gorman selected more mature batches of grain whiskey matured in American oak ex-bourbon barrels (the exact makeup of the blend is not revealed).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2026
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Daggubati, reflecting on the city’s trajectory, said the opening underscored how dramatically Hyderabad’s creative industry had matured.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Aged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aged. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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