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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
Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
He is known for his focus on the study of human longevity and anti-aging techniques.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
Thousands of shoppers adore the Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream for its lightweight, anti-aging, and deeply nourishing formula.
—Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Unlike some eye creams sought after for their anti-aging results, where harsh actives offer risk of irritation or dryness, this does none of that.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2026
A lot of anti-aging skincare contains ingredients like retinol that can be drying and irritating, but Cetaphil has a possible solution.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
The company’s signature at-home system designed to simplify advanced anti-aging and skin renewal into one consistent routine.
—William Jones
january 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Fast forward to more recent decades, and mushrooms started showing up in modern skincare formulas, especially in anti-aging products from the 1980s onward.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
New wellbeing destination Amaala in the Saudi Red Sea will include a Clinique La Prairie Health Resort specializing in cutting-edge scientific research, longevity and anti-aging, and Equinox Hotels’ first Middle East outpost, a high-performance retreat with fitness at its heart.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
But the other side of that is the Green Bay Way moves on from aging quarterbacks before they’re done to go with rising young ones — Brett Favre was dumped for Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers for Jordan Love.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Vicinte Mera, an expert in anti-aging medicine, includes them on his list of top foods to slow down the aging process, for one.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
An aging population and declining birth rate are existential issues in Italy, but emigration further stretches the ratio in rural areas like this.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Supporters have said the rebuilt facility will allow Austin to host larger events, generate more visitor spending and create jobs, while also modernizing aging infrastructure.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Growing older is a beautiful, natural part of life, and with this, comes aging skin.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Enrollment has continued to grow as more people develop cancers and chronic conditions linked to toxic dust and debris, while aging patients require more complex care, Benjamin Chevat, executive director for nonprofit Citizens for the Extension of the James Zadroga Act, told ABC News.
—Liz Neporent, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
The Leafs find themselves with a team that’s aging and slowing.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Caffeine and other compounds in coffee have positive anti-aging effects on the entire body.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
He is known for his focus on the study of human longevity and anti-aging techniques.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
Thousands of shoppers adore the Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream for its lightweight, anti-aging, and deeply nourishing formula.
—Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Unlike some eye creams sought after for their anti-aging results, where harsh actives offer risk of irritation or dryness, this does none of that.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2026
A lot of anti-aging skincare contains ingredients like retinol that can be drying and irritating, but Cetaphil has a possible solution.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
The company’s signature at-home system designed to simplify advanced anti-aging and skin renewal into one consistent routine.
—William Jones
january 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Fast forward to more recent decades, and mushrooms started showing up in modern skincare formulas, especially in anti-aging products from the 1980s onward.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
New wellbeing destination Amaala in the Saudi Red Sea will include a Clinique La Prairie Health Resort specializing in cutting-edge scientific research, longevity and anti-aging, and Equinox Hotels’ first Middle East outpost, a high-performance retreat with fitness at its heart.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Geisler notes that a single individual may manage care for aging parents while also coordinating medical needs for their children.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
But the other side of that is the Green Bay Way moves on from aging quarterbacks before they’re done to go with rising young ones — Brett Favre was dumped for Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers for Jordan Love.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Vicinte Mera, an expert in anti-aging medicine, includes them on his list of top foods to slow down the aging process, for one.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
An aging population and declining birth rate are existential issues in Italy, but emigration further stretches the ratio in rural areas like this.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Supporters have said the rebuilt facility will allow Austin to host larger events, generate more visitor spending and create jobs, while also modernizing aging infrastructure.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Growing older is a beautiful, natural part of life, and with this, comes aging skin.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Enrollment has continued to grow as more people develop cancers and chronic conditions linked to toxic dust and debris, while aging patients require more complex care, Benjamin Chevat, executive director for nonprofit Citizens for the Extension of the James Zadroga Act, told ABC News.
—Liz Neporent, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
The Leafs find themselves with a team that’s aging and slowing.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aging
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China’s growing crackdown on Hong Kong further strained relations, and spurred then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson to offer citizenship for up to 3 million residents of Hong Kong, a former colony that Britain handed back to China in 1997.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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But in a zero-sum world, where more money spent on incarceration means less money available for California’s growing network of trauma recovery centers, that’s a bad bargain.—
Kathy Brown-Lowe,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The New York Times reported in December 2024 that at least one staff member warned against hiring Nguyen, citing his criminal history involving financial exploitation of an elderly couple.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles police are searching for the driver of a black Dodge Durango that fatally struck an elderly woman crossing a street in Pacoima on Friday night and fled the scene.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Do not forget Chelsea accrued in excess of £84m from winning the Club World Cup and have already brought in another £80m by progressing to the last 16 of the Champions League, with the possibility of more to come.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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But the work is hard to spot from the road and is progressing on schedule for a November opening, the builders say.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Of the final contenders—Zaida the Afghan hound, Cookie the Maltese, JJ the Lhasa apso, Graham the Old English sheepdog, Cota the Chesapeake Bay retriever, Penny the Doberman pinscher, and Wager the smooth fox terrier—four-year-old Penny was crowned the year’s top dog.—
Poupay Jutharat,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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The 83-year-old senator has had multiple health issues over the past few years, including publicly freezing during a press conference in 2023 and falling ahead of a Senate vote in October 2025.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Feb. 2026
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Early-maturing cabbages include ‘Early Thunder’ (70 to 74 days from transplanting), ‘Stonehead’ (60 to 70 days from transplanting), and ‘Red Acre', an early red cabbage (75 days from transplanting).—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
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African startups raised a record sum in debt financing in 2025, as investment in the continent’s maturing tech scene rebounded with growing interest from financiers.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The younger of the two men, who is 18 years old, was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while his older accomplice, aged 21, was sentenced to 14 years, according to The Associated Press, which cited Swedish news agency TT.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Advances in technology and social changes move fast and are better understood by younger and middle-aged people, who will be living with the legislative consequences of decisions on these matters for decades to come.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Aging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aging. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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