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
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Plus, keep scrolling for even more anti-aging skin care at Amazon.
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Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Among the human studies that qualified, none tested IV or intramuscular NAD+ itself for anti-aging or wellness outcomes.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Whether that path is as wide as the headlines suggest is another question, and the answer affects anyone weighing peptide therapy for skin, recovery or anti-aging.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Bieber’s endorsement and other celebrity mentions provide cultural context for the surge in interest, not evidence the treatment works for anti-aging.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Deadly trend continues The apparent attack in Aomori marks the latest example of encroachment by Japan's growing bear population in areas with an aging and declining human population.
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CBS News,
30 June 2026
But the same facility also hired a new maintenance supervisor, revised its inspection schedule and replaced aging sensor hardware during the same period.
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Steve Taplin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Boating rules on Pittsburgh’s three rivers To help people stay safe, the county is steering residents toward a network of cooling centers and senior centers, with locations available through local resource lines and county aging services.
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Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Europe’s aging grid infrastructure was not designed to cope with the heat.
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Taco Engelaar,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Toy Story 5 wishes to keep children in a state of dependency on their toys, just as the franchise itself seeks to keep its aging viewership in a state of perpetual nostalgia.
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Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
The cult-favorite Korean brand focuses on anti-aging through high-performance, clinical-grade formulas.
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Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
The baby boomer generation is aging, and so is everyone else.
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Barb Clapp,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Adjective
Instead of applying an anti-aging serum and following up with your favorite night cream, this Blithe serum features a hybrid formula that combines both steps into one.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Plus, keep scrolling for even more anti-aging skin care at Amazon.
—
Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Among the human studies that qualified, none tested IV or intramuscular NAD+ itself for anti-aging or wellness outcomes.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Whether that path is as wide as the headlines suggest is another question, and the answer affects anyone weighing peptide therapy for skin, recovery or anti-aging.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Bieber’s endorsement and other celebrity mentions provide cultural context for the surge in interest, not evidence the treatment works for anti-aging.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Verb
Croatia has reached the semifinals of the last two tournaments, but its golden generation is aging.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Deadly trend continues The apparent attack in Aomori marks the latest example of encroachment by Japan's growing bear population in areas with an aging and declining human population.
—
CBS News,
30 June 2026
But the same facility also hired a new maintenance supervisor, revised its inspection schedule and replaced aging sensor hardware during the same period.
—
Steve Taplin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Boating rules on Pittsburgh’s three rivers To help people stay safe, the county is steering residents toward a network of cooling centers and senior centers, with locations available through local resource lines and county aging services.
—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Europe’s aging grid infrastructure was not designed to cope with the heat.
—
Taco Engelaar,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Toy Story 5 wishes to keep children in a state of dependency on their toys, just as the franchise itself seeks to keep its aging viewership in a state of perpetual nostalgia.
—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
The cult-favorite Korean brand focuses on anti-aging through high-performance, clinical-grade formulas.
—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
The baby boomer generation is aging, and so is everyone else.
—
Barb Clapp,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aging
Adjective
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One of them was a plan by Newsom to put a $2,000 assets limit on low-income elderly people receiving Medi-Cal, which also did not make it into Friday’s agreement.
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An elderly man with a black eye was greeted with applause after his rescue.
Verb
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Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.
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With stages stretching from Freedom Corner to the Point and crowds growing every year, Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth celebration has evolved into a centerpiece of the city’s summer calendar and a living testament to Black culture, commerce and community pride downtown.
Adjective
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The infant, who is 9 months old, was rescued along with her mother, the State Department told Fox News Digital.
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While students honed their skills at the Santa Monica studio for the last year and four months, Blanck found an old pilates studio in Pacific Highlands for rent, but the numbers just didn't add up.
Verb
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With a deal for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney also progressing well, their summer business is ramping up.
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Johnson used eye-tracking technology to speak about how the fast-progressing disease has stolen his physical strength, even as his mind remains sharp.
Adjective
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Senator Lashrecse Aird negotiated with the governor to finalize the legislation, which permits cannabis sales to adults aged 21 and older.
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The Paris residency will bring several of the restaurant’s signature dishes to the French capital, including leeks vinaigrette, uovo in purgatorio amatriciana and dry-aged côte de boeuf, developed in collaboration with Le Royal Monceau’s culinary team.
Verb
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That activity signals the market is maturing, which means the window for maximum valuation is opening.
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This is particularly handy towards the end of the season when Brussels sprout plants are still maturing, and the cool autumn winds start blowing.
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“Aging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aging. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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