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adjective

ˈā-jəd How to pronounce aged (audio)
Definition of agednext
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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aged

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verb

past tense of age
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
Adjective
Like its middle-aged protagonist, the movie is straightforward and unaffected, and compellingly so. — Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026 In summer, guests appeared to be genteel, sophisticated middle-aged couples in Patagonia vests who had come for a long weekend of hiking, fishing, and horseback riding—or young families on a short vacation. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
The annual gathering brings together 2,400 people aged 16 to 35, many from Romania and its diaspora and other Orthodox churches. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 The teen is being charged as an adult under Georgia's SB440 law, which gives adult superior courts jurisdiction over teenagers aged 13 to 17 accused of specific violent felonies. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aged
  1. elderly
  2. venerable
  3. grew
  4. aging
  5. ancient
  6. progressed
  7. old
  8. antique
Adjective
  • So, for example, 4 NAZA would mean four other people killed — women, children, elderly, the term doesn’t differentiate.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
  • In the film, Efira plays Marie-Lou, who runs a care facility outside Paris and pushes for gentler treatment of its elderly residents.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of elderly
Adjective
  • James Wolk has been tapped for a recurring role on the upcoming 23rd season of the venerable ABC medical drama.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Busy schedules at venues of every size, particularly the venerable clubs and halls that help give Chicago its local flavor.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of venerable
Verb
  • These grew louder each time a Ferrari left its garage and entered the pit lane before softening again, a call and response that echoed around the circuit.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Fielder said the relationship grew strained as Evans tried to exert greater control over the project.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of grew
Adjective
  • Importantly, Chien says the survey does not advocate an anti-aging narrative.
    — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Also formulated with hyaluronic acid, shea butter, collagen, peptides, and niacinamide, this anti-aging powerhouse remains true to its name thanks to a seemingly endless list of hydrating ingredients.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of aging
Adjective
  • Although there are plenty of books in three languages (Arabic, French, and English), there are also museums, a planetarium, and a lab dedicated to restoring and preserving ancient manuscripts.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike the other four, it was not protected as an ancient monument because it was believed to have been lost.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of ancient
Verb
  • The Carlson-Vance partnership has generated more conservative blowback over the past few years as Carlson has progressed from skepticism of Israel into anti-Semitism, which Carlson denies.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The discussions involved outfielder Jackson Merrill, among other prospects, but never progressed.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of progressed
Adjective
  • The sheriff's office's drone was used to assist in checking the approximately 28-acre property and helped identify old kennel and animal-confinement areas.
    — River Valley Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The 27-year-old pre-training researcher’s dramatic resignation has fired off a provocative warning on X that instantly sent ripples across the tech sector.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of old
Adjective
  • Consider looking for these pieces at a souvenir shop on your next beach vacation or at an antique store, which will give them a special meaning.
    — Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The Winnetu Oceanside Resort offers a respite from the hustle and bustle with a gamut of activities that run from tennis and yoga to a ride on an antique fire truck.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
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