variants
or ageing
as in older
being of advanced years and especially past middle age
more and more middle-aged adults must care for aging parents
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variants
or ageing
as in growing
to become mature
as your cat ages and becomes less active, you should change her diet
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Recent Examples of aging
Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 6 Mar. 2026
These fall into categories like anti-aging and regenerative treatments.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Guest rooms are decked out in muted coastal blues and offer ocean views, the SEA Wellness Spa specializes in hydrating and anti-aging facials, massages, and nailcare, and a restaurant, lounge, and bar serve a variety of salads, seafood, and cocktails.
—Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Step one clears away dead skin and gunk with exfoliating acids like lactic, malic, and glycolic; step two adds in soothing, anti-aging ingredients like green tea and adenosine.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Feb. 2026
While not touted as an anti-aging serum, the cream’s ability to plump up tired-appearing skin can help turn back the clock.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Those products can contain strong anti-aging ingredients, such as retinol, that can irritate a young person’s face.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
People are taking sermorelin for muscle growth and fat loss, and proponents claim NAD+, a molecule found in the body that is central for metabolism, has anti-aging and energy-boosting properties.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
What initally drew me to it is the impressively minimal ingredient list—packed to the brim with many of anti-aging’s superstar ingredients.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Mallory Locklear, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Those include aging infrastructure, limited commercial space and zoning rules that restrict opportunities for development.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Whole Grains Whole grains—not refined ones—are consistently linked with better aging outcomes.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
The contract also supports work on the Trident II D5 Life Extension 2 (D5LE2) program, which will replace aging electronics, upgrade guidance computers, and adapt fire-control interfaces to match the digital architecture planned for the Columbia-class submarine.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
The reserve has been closed for months due to a multi-phase project to upgrade and repair its facilities, including replacing its aging sewer system and making the reserve more accessible to people with disabilities.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
Demand has surged due to accelerating electrification, renewable integration, aging grid replacements, and hyperscale data center growth caused by AI.
—Travis Edmonds, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
This idea has cropped up across California in the hopes of keeping aging refineries open.
—Paasha Mahdavi, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Gilbert public works employee Rob Johnson dug out an aging water meter within the Ashland Ranch community on March 3 as part of the field work audit that began in February.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
This hair treatment is essentially an anti-aging treatment for your scalp.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 6 Mar. 2026
These fall into categories like anti-aging and regenerative treatments.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Guest rooms are decked out in muted coastal blues and offer ocean views, the SEA Wellness Spa specializes in hydrating and anti-aging facials, massages, and nailcare, and a restaurant, lounge, and bar serve a variety of salads, seafood, and cocktails.
—Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Step one clears away dead skin and gunk with exfoliating acids like lactic, malic, and glycolic; step two adds in soothing, anti-aging ingredients like green tea and adenosine.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Feb. 2026
While not touted as an anti-aging serum, the cream’s ability to plump up tired-appearing skin can help turn back the clock.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Those products can contain strong anti-aging ingredients, such as retinol, that can irritate a young person’s face.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
People are taking sermorelin for muscle growth and fat loss, and proponents claim NAD+, a molecule found in the body that is central for metabolism, has anti-aging and energy-boosting properties.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
What initally drew me to it is the impressively minimal ingredient list—packed to the brim with many of anti-aging’s superstar ingredients.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
Because of this, healthy aging isn’t something natural selection can select for—not enough animals live long enough for healthy aging traits to confer an advantage to their species’ survival.
—Mallory Locklear, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Those include aging infrastructure, limited commercial space and zoning rules that restrict opportunities for development.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Whole Grains Whole grains—not refined ones—are consistently linked with better aging outcomes.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
The contract also supports work on the Trident II D5 Life Extension 2 (D5LE2) program, which will replace aging electronics, upgrade guidance computers, and adapt fire-control interfaces to match the digital architecture planned for the Columbia-class submarine.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
The reserve has been closed for months due to a multi-phase project to upgrade and repair its facilities, including replacing its aging sewer system and making the reserve more accessible to people with disabilities.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
Demand has surged due to accelerating electrification, renewable integration, aging grid replacements, and hyperscale data center growth caused by AI.
—Travis Edmonds, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
This idea has cropped up across California in the hopes of keeping aging refineries open.
—Paasha Mahdavi, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Gilbert public works employee Rob Johnson dug out an aging water meter within the Ashland Ranch community on March 3 as part of the field work audit that began in February.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aging
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Back then, neither of us could have foreseen the pandemic, Georgia’s growing political unrest, a war in neighboring Ukraine, or the collapse of several multi-brand retailers, which altogether has slowed down progress for Situationist and Georgian fashion more broadly.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The data points to a lack of clarity around career progression and a growing willingness among HR professionals to walk away.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Before this assault in 1994, Kelley had served time for felony convictions in Middlesex County, including for assault on an elderly person.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Of the figures that Rosi’s camera captures, the one who comes most vividly to life is Titti, an elderly teacher working out of an old antiques shop.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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However, the work is not progressing.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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McGrath said Monday Dolton’s lawsuit against the insurance company is progressing, as the insurance company’s motion to dismiss the case was recently denied.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
4 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
Verb
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Plants grown in nurseries are crops maturing at different times throughout the year.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Part of the declines are a function of a maturing business where teams in a market like San Diego curtailed freebies and cheap tickets and moved toward a model of greater scarcity and premium experiences.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Beneficiaries are people with limited income who are either blind, aged 65 and older, or have another qualifying disability.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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Her biographer, Mark Oppenheimer, is a middle-aged father of five.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Aging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aging. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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