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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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
CBS News,
22 June 2026
George will be one of around 1,345 boys at the school, aged between 12 and 19.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
One included 39 people ages 18-30, and the other involved 36 people aged 65-79.
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Christina Manian,
Health,
23 June 2026
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Adjective
The suspects, aged 14 and 15, were arrested.
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CBS News,
22 June 2026
George will be one of around 1,345 boys at the school, aged between 12 and 19.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Verb
The Tequila is aged for 5 years in three distinct barrel types simultaneously — Scotch whisky casks, Oloroso Sherry casks, and Brandy barrels — then blended before bottling.
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Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
One included 39 people ages 18-30, and the other involved 36 people aged 65-79.
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Christina Manian,
Health,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aged
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Authorities are notably worried about people living in the baking streets, and elderly people in nursing homes or isolated in their homes.
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Authorities are notably worried about people living in the streets and elderly people in nursing homes or isolated in their homes.
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That exceeds the payload capacity of both the B-2 and B-21 and even surpasses the venerable B-52 in several mission configurations.
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The British luxury marque has just unveiled a new variant of its venerable grand tourer called the Bespoke Series by Mulliner.
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One name dominated discussions more than any other in Sacramento as anticipation grew in the weeks leading up to the NBA draft.
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The crisis grew so acute a decade ago that the department established strike forces of FBI and Health and Human Services agents in hotspots such as Miami, Houston and Los Angeles.
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In keeping with that, the latest face serums and creams are pivoting away from anti-aging and directly toward longevity.
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The 2026 systematic review didn’t identify qualifying human trials supporting the anti-aging pitch that celebrity marketing leans on.
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In a macro picture, retirement at 65 is becoming an ancient concept.
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Archaeologists uncovered two alabaster kohl containers with traces of ancient eye makeup and a third kohl container crafted from black obsidian.
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As the race progressed, Schlossberg received heavy media scrutiny by The New York Times with reports of high turnover inside his campaign and allegations of erratic behavior.
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As things progressed, sources say the studio brought in Reeves’ Toy Story 4 director to pitch his vision, which eventually led to Reeves thumbs up to star in the film.
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On Tuesday night, the New York Post reported that the woman had been identified as Angie Baez, a 40-year-old financial industry executive.
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As for 29-year-old Greenway notched six points in 40 games with the Sabres last season and scored three points in 13 Stanley Cup Playoff games with Buffalo during the 2025-26 campaign.
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More than 2,000 bird baths from Best Choice Products have been purchased in the past month, with many reviewers loving the antique look and its overall durability.
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Take a quick detour off the Pacific Coast Highway to explore quaint streets full of Danish architecture, antique shops, and restaurants.
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“Aged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aged. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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