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
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
He was convicted in 2019, aged 13, of assaulting another child at school with a hockey stick and placed under supervision of a local service for youth offenders.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Researchers measured piRNA levels in adults aged 71 and older and found that lower levels of certain piRNAs correlated to longer survival.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Bhosle died on Sunday aged 92 after suffering a heart attack, and huge crowds are gathering ahead of a her funeral, which takes place this evening in Mumbai, India, at Shivaji Park.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
He was convicted in 2019, aged 13, of assaulting another child at school with a hockey stick and placed under supervision of a local service for youth offenders.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
And hiring of workers aged 25 and younger dropped more than 45% compared with 2019.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Researchers measured piRNA levels in adults aged 71 and older and found that lower levels of certain piRNAs correlated to longer survival.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aged
Adjective
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After serving as custodian of NBC’s late-night for years, George Cheeks, Paramount’s Chair of TV Media who oversees CBS, became the executive who last year canceled CBS’ venerable late-night franchise The Late Show.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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Since its founding in 1838, Green-Wood Cemetery’s permanent residents have lain among the hills of Brooklyn, their tranquility guarded by elaborate statuary, venerable trees, and sumptuous tombs.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
14 Apr. 2026
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The program grew slowly under the Biden administration, reaching about 3 million clients, before the current round of disruptions began.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The company that carried Pallot’s first name grew to about 40 outlets nationwide, with more than 400 employees and sales of $50 million by 1985.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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They were described as an elderly couple, the CHP said.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Many people are ignored for decades, particularly great performers and elderly folks who conceal their qualities.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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This ancient Chinese practice, now widely used throughout the world, involves insertion of very thin needles into specific points on the skin to treat disease and alleviate pain.—
Dr. Patricia Richard,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, this phenomenon is used to great effect by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to see ancient and distant galaxies.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Site planning work at West Burton has also progressed, including geotechnical surveys and environmental assessments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
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The character — best friend to Maddy (Alexa Demie) and Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) — initially stood out for her arc around body confidence and sexuality, but was increasingly pushed to the margins as the season progressed.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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This is the single most important anti-aging step.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Here’s what the evidence and expert opinions suggest, with a focus on the devices most relevant to anti-aging concerns.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The rules generally wouldn't apply to children, people 65 or older, or people with disabilities or serious health issues.—
Samantha Liss,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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At Kingfisher Bar & Grill, a higher-volume restaurant with slightly older clientele, setting expectations is important.—
Jaia Clingham-David,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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Prime Minister Takaichi’s rise proves that Japanese society has matured enough to elect, and welcome, female leaders at the highest level.—
Yuriko Koike,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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The festival, which began in 1999, has matured into both an in-person and an at-home experience with its livestreams as important as ever.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Aged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aged. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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