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aging

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verb

variants or ageing
present participle of age

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Recent Examples of aging
Adjective
This handheld medical-grade device, designed for at-home anti-aging, skin rejuvenation, and pain relief, valued at $10,700, sold for the bargain price of $250. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026 Sonja Lyubomirsky, a researcher at UC Riverside, has studied how aging mindset is linked to real outcomes. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026 The spa has treatments designed by Swiss anti-aging guru Pauline Burgener, and much of the food runs fresh—from detox salads at vegetarian Folia to yellowtail ceviche at Sea Fu. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026 Peptide injections have exploded in popularity in the wellness community, whose members say certain formulations can have anti-aging effects or boost athletic performance. Aria Bendix, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026 But many of the synthetic versions are being pitched by wellness influencers and celebrities popular with the Make America Healthy Again movement for purposes like anti-aging, muscle building and quick injury recovery, despite little research behind the claims. Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2026 Available as injectables, intravenous infusions, pills and nasal sprays, the molecules are rumored to help with weight loss, anti-aging and rapid muscle repair. Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026 Creatine creams are thought to have anti-aging properties, though supportive research is not robust and some topical users report redness, itching and sometimes even serious skin reactions. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026 Finally, royal jelly—yet another one of nature’s anti-aging heroes—spurs the production of collagen, thus restoring a youthful bounce to aging skin. Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Time is short, our aging Mother Colorado River is simply wearing out. Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026 Japan, like much of Asia, is aging fast and running short of caregivers. Catherine Thorbecke, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026 The half-billion-dollar bond, championed by Higgins, seeks to repair the city’s aging public safety infrastructure, plagued by issues like mold and leaky roofs. Tess Riski april 24, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 Show more The online conversations erupted in the past 24 hours and come as Chinese authorities are trying a range of policy measures to boost the country’s flagging birth rate, which has been falling for decades, to offset an ageing population. Nbc News, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026 As with those aging friends (or relatives) who incessantly fume over generational differences, technology and modern values. David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 For aging skin, dermatologists often recommend mineral (physical) sunscreens, especially if your skin has become more sensitive over time. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026 Smoking and alcohol take a measurable toll on collagen and elasticity, accelerating the visible signs of aging beyond what sun exposure alone can cause. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026 Organizers say the seabed offers the perfect conditions for aging wine. Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aging
Verb
  • After Hawks center Tony Bradley was called for an offensive foul for setting a hard screen on Alvarado, the veteran McCollum got into it with the scrappy Knicks guard, jawing face-to-face in a moment that underscored the growing chippiness in the series.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Here are the best garlic companion plants that have similar growing needs.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Gábor Polyák, a professor of media law at Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, said many in the capital were hearing stories of elderly people in small villages who, since Magyar’s victory, were living in fear.
    Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
  • About 30 million elderly filers claimed the enhanced deduction on Social Security benefits worth an average $7,500, Bessent said.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Productivity actions are progressing well and mgmt.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Collier, who had surgery on her left ankle on March 24, is progressing through rehab as expected, the Lynx announced Monday.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The 31-year-old faced five batters and allowed all five to reach base.
    James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Since the Iran war started, officials say, some counterterrorism specialists who had been reassigned to immigration have returned to their old roles, creating a whiplash that can disrupt investigations and analysis.
    Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Types Of Potatoes Choose early maturing or compact potatoes for container growing.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Laddering bonds involves buying multiple issues with different maturity dates and then reinvesting proceeds from maturing bonds.
    Michelle Fox, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The airline has been one of the most successful startups in aviation history, but its rapid growth has been tainted by several accidents and questions about the reliability of its aged fleet.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
  • This pair of novellas is about a middle-aged woman, the heroine’s sister, who comes to Tokyo intent on obtaining breast implants and a protagonist contemplating artificial insemination in a culture that doubts the procedure’s morality.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026

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