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
Aria Bendix, NBC news, 16 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
This is the single most important anti-aging step.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Here’s what the evidence and expert opinions suggest, with a focus on the devices most relevant to anti-aging concerns.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
This is the most important anti-aging step in the entire routine.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Longevity biotechnology is sometimes considered controversial, with some anti-aging clinics offering expensive procedures for healthy aging that aren't necessarily backed by extensive scientific research.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Rich Bellis, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Organizers say the seabed offers the perfect conditions for aging wine.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
That ferocity of insight isn’t aging.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Aside from March’s numbers, the labor market has remained stagnant, buoyed only by health care gains thanks, in part, to America’s rapidly aging population.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Conversely, if someone has a hollowed appearance, whether genetically or due to aging or weight loss, fat can be added back to the area for a more natural result.
—Taryn Brooke, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
The film stars Oliver Cooper and Burt Berger, who plays the title role of Burt, an aging street musician with Parkinson’s who is confronted by a young man (Cooper) claiming to be his son.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 9 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
His reelection in 2025 sparked widespread protests that left at least four people dead, signaling growing tensions between the mostly young population and its aging leader.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
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
This is the single most important anti-aging step.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Here’s what the evidence and expert opinions suggest, with a focus on the devices most relevant to anti-aging concerns.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
This is the most important anti-aging step in the entire routine.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Longevity biotechnology is sometimes considered controversial, with some anti-aging clinics offering expensive procedures for healthy aging that aren't necessarily backed by extensive scientific research.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
Some people do need more protein, including those who are aging, pregnant or losing weight, whether through dieting or GLP-1 drugs.
—Rich Bellis, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Organizers say the seabed offers the perfect conditions for aging wine.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
That ferocity of insight isn’t aging.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Aside from March’s numbers, the labor market has remained stagnant, buoyed only by health care gains thanks, in part, to America’s rapidly aging population.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Conversely, if someone has a hollowed appearance, whether genetically or due to aging or weight loss, fat can be added back to the area for a more natural result.
—Taryn Brooke, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
The film stars Oliver Cooper and Burt Berger, who plays the title role of Burt, an aging street musician with Parkinson’s who is confronted by a young man (Cooper) claiming to be his son.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 9 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
His reelection in 2025 sparked widespread protests that left at least four people dead, signaling growing tensions between the mostly young population and its aging leader.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aging
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The stopout population keeps growing overall, even as annual stopouts have declined and reenrollment has increased, according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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One of those is Tony Mellow, who, at age 70, has been growing fruits and vegetables his entire life on family land in Santa Clara County.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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They were described as an elderly couple, the CHP said.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Many people are ignored for decades, particularly great performers and elderly folks who conceal their qualities.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The ongoing test campaign, which now includes multiple aircraft, is progressing rapidly.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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Everyone on the operations team worked incredibly hard to keep the survey progressing with high efficiency.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The rules generally wouldn't apply to children, people 65 or older, or people with disabilities or serious health issues.—
Samantha Liss,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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At Kingfisher Bar & Grill, a higher-volume restaurant with slightly older clientele, setting expectations is important.—
Jaia Clingham-David,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Giant pandas reach adulthood and begin breeding between ages 5 and 7, with females maturing faster than males.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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In a maturing market where differentiation is increasingly difficult, deep knowledge of a specific high-loyalty demographic is a competitive advantage.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There were five teenagers, aged 14 and 15, in the Corsa at the time, UK news outlet LBC reported.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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In his earliest appearances as Sam, Kani had to apply gray makeup to his beard and temples to be believable as the middle-aged employee.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Aging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aging. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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