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
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
Single-day tickets for Velocity Invitational on Sunday were still available Saturday evening, costing $199 per adult ticket, with youth aged 15 and under entering for free with an adult.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
The new research, conducted among 30,000 parents and 15,000 children aged 5-12 globally, found that five hours of playtime a week boosts family happiness and wellbeing, but 44% of the families surveyed didn’t hit that threshold.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 1 June 2026
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Adjective
Over the last several years, older and middle-aged filmmakers, like James Cameron, Darren Aronofsky, and Gareth Edwards, have all publicly embraced some version of generative software’s potential role in the future of cinema.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
Single-day tickets for Velocity Invitational on Sunday were still available Saturday evening, costing $199 per adult ticket, with youth aged 15 and under entering for free with an adult.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
Any flavor differences would be due to milk quality, how the cheese is aged, or the production style.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
The new research, conducted among 30,000 parents and 15,000 children aged 5-12 globally, found that five hours of playtime a week boosts family happiness and wellbeing, but 44% of the families surveyed didn’t hit that threshold.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aged
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The moves cap a period of turmoil for the venerable newsmagazine that premiered in 1968 and is known for its ticking stopwatch.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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But the accolades came just hours before a major overhaul of the venerable newsmagazine as executive producer Tanya Simon was let go and features journalist Nick Bilton was installed as executive producer.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
28 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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As the conversation continued, Allie's frustration grew while her mother's responses became increasingly vague.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Outside the trendy thrift shops and cafes, elderly women in headscarves sweep sidewalks with rustic brooms while teens whiz by on electric scooters.—
Lori Rackl,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The suspect accused of killing three elderly men in Hawaii has been charged with murder, along with almost a dozen criminal offenses, authorities announced on Sunday.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Grounding might include a Ku Nye full-body massage inspired by ancient Tibetan healing traditions that stimulates the meridian system, acupressure, kneading, deep-tissue techniques and a Tibetan head massage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Naadam is described as an ancient cultural spectacle and one of the few opportunities outsiders get to experience Mongolian culture up close.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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The 20-year-old progressed during the offseason, Murton said, making adjustments and finding new ways to improve.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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So far, Kikuchi has only progressed to running and weightlifting in his rehab.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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And are there any tips and tricks for planning and executing the perfect anti-aging trip?—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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The company researches health issues related to aging and uses AI to generate formulas that can potentially boost women's health and promise anti-aging effects.—
Ardian Wibisono,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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According to News 12, the 43-year-old reality star told VUE Magazine about his plans to enter the political sphere at their spring edition party on Thursday night.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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They were jostled by men carrying heavy crates, cursed out by a man selling a pair of old boots, and viewed with suspicion by seemingly everyone else.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Getty Images Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Once regarded primarily as the home of the traditional gulet, Turkey’s charter market has matured into one of the Mediterranean’s most diverse.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Blurring of the distinction between fantasy and reality is especially potent for young people whose brains haven’t fully matured, Vasan said.—
DAVID FISCHER,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2026
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“Aged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aged. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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