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
Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Here’s what the panel found—plus what doctors who treat aging patients actually suggest for preventing falls and fractures.
—Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
He was brought here to be a difference maker, brought here with the same kind of Hail Mary the Jets once threw at another aging Green Bay quarterback named Favre.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
After dry-aging, season all over with salt and freshly ground black pepper (use a coarse grind).
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The Niners are going to make changes and reallocate some money to an aging defense.
—Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Due to the extended aging process, which results in significant evaporation and lower barrel yields, supply is limited.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Recipients must use the money to replace aging fossil-fuel vehicles, which will have to be scrapped.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Another argument that was brought up in the Reddit thread deals with aging parents, and how prime child-raising years are finite.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
Nail thinning and weakness can occur naturally due to aging, but other factors may weaken and irritate your nails over time.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Here’s what the panel found—plus what doctors who treat aging patients actually suggest for preventing falls and fractures.
—Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
He was brought here to be a difference maker, brought here with the same kind of Hail Mary the Jets once threw at another aging Green Bay quarterback named Favre.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
After dry-aging, season all over with salt and freshly ground black pepper (use a coarse grind).
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The Niners are going to make changes and reallocate some money to an aging defense.
—Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Due to the extended aging process, which results in significant evaporation and lower barrel yields, supply is limited.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Recipients must use the money to replace aging fossil-fuel vehicles, which will have to be scrapped.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Another argument that was brought up in the Reddit thread deals with aging parents, and how prime child-raising years are finite.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aging
Verb
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The Industrial Revolution was gaining strength, immigration was surging, and the cities were growing at a rapid pace, some doubling in size in a decade.—
Jim Euchner,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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This disconnect raises questions about the fairness and effectiveness of current executive compensation models, particularly in light of the growing wage gap between CEOs and average workers.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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For an elderly retiree without home internet or a disabled individual with limited mobility, being forced to appear in person means delays or even losing access to benefits entirely.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Of those, 183 were children, 94 were women, and 34 were elderly.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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This program, which began in 2022, is designed to rectify historic problems with IDR plans that prevented many borrowers from progressing toward 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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According to the brand, añejo is Strait’s favorite style of tequila (meaning it’s been aged between one and three years), and aging the spirit in wine barrels as opposed to the ex-bourbon barrels that are typically used in the industry is Codigo’s signature move.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Digest The Indian sculptor and multidisciplinary artist Himmat Shah has died, aged 92.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Also, developing resilience doesn’t mean life won’t ever feel difficult or stressful.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
4 Jan. 2025
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Becoming a more successful problem solver involves developing a toolbox of skills that enable you to tackle problems with strategies that work.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were the only players to hit that mark at 28 years old.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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In the Pig universe, which has now been running for two decades, George remains two years old and Peppa two years older.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Both Edmonton and Toronto appear to be maturing, managing the puck and specific situations better.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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But if rates top out and move lower, long-duration bonds rule, and NAD only has about 13% of its holdings maturing in the next 13 years.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Aging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aging. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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