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
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Retinol is widely regarded as the gold standard of anti-aging ingredients, but for those who really know their vitamin A the best retinal serums can be an even more coveted part of a preventive or anti-aging skin-care routine.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Thanks to its time-rewinding capabilities, the vitamin A derivative is a popular ingredient in plenty of anti-aging products.
—Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
But gone are the days when an effective routine also meant a cluttered bathroom vanity full of products—instead of needing multiple serums, sunscreens, and moisturizers to target different results, the latest products combine SPF and anti-aging effects all in one.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 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
Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
The master planning process began last January after visitation doubled to 300,000 annually over the past decade, straining the existing visitors’ services and its aging infrastructure.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
At the end of Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence, an aging Newland Archer, who as a young man broke his own heart by choosing propriety over love, tells himself that the mark of the modern era is that everyone is too busy to care about their neighbors’ standing.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Now The Dolphin is safely anchored offshore and harbors former bourbon barrels shipped over from Kentucky, currently filled with aging whiskey.
—Grainne McBride, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Mar. 2026
The problem is exacerbated by population growth that's straining aging infrastructure.
—Jeff Brady, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Its unique aging process in wooden casks creates complex flavors, with options ranging from everyday to splurge-worthy.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Older wine enthusiasts are aging out of the market and are not being replaced at the same rate by millennials and Gen Z, experts say.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Over the years, Tan has offered glimpses into his philosophy on aging through a handful of interviews.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
That will include anti-aging treatments, biotech breakthroughs and AI, as well as the role of Silicon Valley.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Retinol is widely regarded as the gold standard of anti-aging ingredients, but for those who really know their vitamin A the best retinal serums can be an even more coveted part of a preventive or anti-aging skin-care routine.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Thanks to its time-rewinding capabilities, the vitamin A derivative is a popular ingredient in plenty of anti-aging products.
—Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
But gone are the days when an effective routine also meant a cluttered bathroom vanity full of products—instead of needing multiple serums, sunscreens, and moisturizers to target different results, the latest products combine SPF and anti-aging effects all in one.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 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
Verb
Experts said probably not, given this state’s aging fields and the unpredictability of global prices.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
The master planning process began last January after visitation doubled to 300,000 annually over the past decade, straining the existing visitors’ services and its aging infrastructure.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
At the end of Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence, an aging Newland Archer, who as a young man broke his own heart by choosing propriety over love, tells himself that the mark of the modern era is that everyone is too busy to care about their neighbors’ standing.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Now The Dolphin is safely anchored offshore and harbors former bourbon barrels shipped over from Kentucky, currently filled with aging whiskey.
—Grainne McBride, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Mar. 2026
The problem is exacerbated by population growth that's straining aging infrastructure.
—Jeff Brady, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Its unique aging process in wooden casks creates complex flavors, with options ranging from everyday to splurge-worthy.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Older wine enthusiasts are aging out of the market and are not being replaced at the same rate by millennials and Gen Z, experts say.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Over the years, Tan has offered glimpses into his philosophy on aging through a handful of interviews.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aging
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Moscow relies heavily on oil revenue to finance its war on Ukraine, and sanctions were a growing handicap.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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As my clientbase ages, their needs have changed to not only collect bucket list experiences – but work with their growing family for celebrations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The high temperatures particularly threaten babies, young children and elderly residents; Mayor Karen Bass urges residents to seek refuge in city cooling centers at recreation facilities and libraries.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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The criminal complaints filed in Bridgeport alleged that operatives have routinely signed up elderly and disabled voters for absentee ballots and then returned to those voters to harvest their ballots.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Drafted at only 17, his career seemed to be progressing until 2022.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
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In recent months, Israel’s leadership has concluded that Hezbollah’s military rehabilitation is progressing faster than the IDF’s disruption efforts, according to two Israeli sources.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Blume would shower with her father and her older brother, David.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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The funeral prayer for the 41-year-old Afghan father of six who died Saturday in ICE custody was held Tuesday while more questions arise about why he was picked up and what caused his death less than a day later.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2026
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New leaves emerge light blue-green maturing to a glossy olive green and then to an attractive coppery color in winter.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
12 Mar. 2026
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That argument is certainly upbeat in its implications—but the sound of Sexistential suggests the limits of maturing hedonistically.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Beneficiaries are people with limited income who are either blind, aged 65 and older, or have a qualifying disability.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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Heather died, aged forty, in 2002, the same year Lee and Elaine was published.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Aging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aging. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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