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
Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Shoppers are impressed by the now-$20 anti-aging serum.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
In addition to this, the molecules help to reduce oxidative stress, offer anti-aging benefits and can even protect against neurodegenerative diseases like dementia.
—New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2026
Now, Scieszka’s debut filters Tuck Everlasting-esque immortality through the social media age—examining how someone hides their eternal lifespan from facial recognition technology and venture capitalists looking to capitalize upon family property and the ultimate anti-aging secrets.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Forget miracle supplements and anti-aging hype.
—Emma Loewe, Outside Online, 1 Jan. 2026
The best exosome skin care products are quickly becoming the buzziest addition to anti-aging routines—and for good reason.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2025
Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Factors that assist aging runners, such as medical treatment, recovery techniques and shoe technology, have gradually improved over time.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2025
During the project, crews will replace aging infrastructure and address heavy traffic congestion during rush hours and traffic crashes.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
There’s a broader economic argument for self-driving cars in countries whose populations are rapidly aging as birth rates decline—a particularly thorny problem in China and elsewhere in Asia.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Part of that process entails replacing aging nuclear and coal power plants with natural gas.
—John Kerry, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
But for me, this is aging gracefully.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Much of his work involved serving as a guinea pig for medical experiments investigating how his naturally aging body reacted to being in space.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Aerospace experts and officials warn that the Air Force is facing a readiness and capacity crisis, with an aging fighter fleet and declining operational capability.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
To play the 18th-century religious leader Ann Lee, for instance, Amanda Seyfried gave up Botox, her anti-aging intervention of choice, for an entire year, in addition to eschewing makeup on set.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Shoppers are impressed by the now-$20 anti-aging serum.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
In addition to this, the molecules help to reduce oxidative stress, offer anti-aging benefits and can even protect against neurodegenerative diseases like dementia.
—New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2026
Now, Scieszka’s debut filters Tuck Everlasting-esque immortality through the social media age—examining how someone hides their eternal lifespan from facial recognition technology and venture capitalists looking to capitalize upon family property and the ultimate anti-aging secrets.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Forget miracle supplements and anti-aging hype.
—Emma Loewe, Outside Online, 1 Jan. 2026
The best exosome skin care products are quickly becoming the buzziest addition to anti-aging routines—and for good reason.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
Caring Across Generations is a national organization of family caregivers, care workers, disabled people and aging adults who are working to make care more accessible, affordable and equitable for everyone.
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Factors that assist aging runners, such as medical treatment, recovery techniques and shoe technology, have gradually improved over time.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2025
During the project, crews will replace aging infrastructure and address heavy traffic congestion during rush hours and traffic crashes.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
There’s a broader economic argument for self-driving cars in countries whose populations are rapidly aging as birth rates decline—a particularly thorny problem in China and elsewhere in Asia.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Part of that process entails replacing aging nuclear and coal power plants with natural gas.
—John Kerry, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
But for me, this is aging gracefully.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Much of his work involved serving as a guinea pig for medical experiments investigating how his naturally aging body reacted to being in space.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Aerospace experts and officials warn that the Air Force is facing a readiness and capacity crisis, with an aging fighter fleet and declining operational capability.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aging
Verb
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The companies say the design addresses a growing challenge in autonomous vehicle interiors, where traditional steering systems become unnecessary and restrict cabin space.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The vines climb to about 6 feet tall, growing vigorously even through summer heat.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Following Reynolds' death, Tarantino cast Bruce Dern to portray Spahn, who is depicted as an elderly, blind man in the film.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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There is no dignity, and no justice, in a system that buries an elderly woman alive in silence.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Redick said LeBron James, who didn’t travel with the team for the five-game trip, has done one-on-one work with coaches so far, and that the team is progressing from there in light of James being cleared for contact basketball activities.—
Khobi Price,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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But the turnaround under Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is still progressing nicely, driven by better execution on its 737 program.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Come late January or early February, Denver could be down its defensive coordinator, a whiz-kid offensive mind, and a slightly older whiz-kid defensive mind.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But there is also single malt whisky being made specifically in England, with estimates of more than a billion dollars worth of casks currently maturing there and an impending geographical indication for the category.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 Dec. 2025
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Both have played a key role in maturing Thunderbird habitat and laboratory concepts.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Ethical safeguards must always be in place to ensure clarity, independence, and protection for aged donors, particularly those facing cognitive decline.—
Norman B. Gildin,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Eligible individuals for this Meals on Wheels program must be homebound and aged 60 or older, unable to shop for or cook meals and who face challenges due to disability, illness or isolation.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Aging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aging. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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