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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dotards
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Janice Grandi is a primary care physician working in geriatrics.—
Janice Grandi,
Mercury News,
24 Dec. 2025 -
What had long been the province of geriatrics quickly morphed into something performative and hyper-masculine, with podcasters hyping testosterone injections, influencers displaying stacks of supplements, and billionaires interested in blood plasma exchanges as a way to live longer.—
Anne Marie Chaker,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But Italian brainrot’s invisible massiveness, totally foreign to oldsters but beloved by children across continents and languages, is a compelling and chilling showcase of our frazzled internet culture landscape.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
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Plus, lest oldsters forget, Buckingham Fountain is romantic.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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Age mandates for trees worry some environmentalists Woodlands that are healthy, biodiverse and able to provide food and habitat for myriad species usually have a mix of tree types, from skinny saplings to looming old-timers.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
22 Jan. 2026
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Most old-timers would tell you that Bill Snyder did more for Kansas State than anyone did anywhere in the history of goal posts.—
Kevin Sherrington,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Jan. 2026
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Spectator admission is $15 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and veterans, $5 for children, and children of ages 3 and younger get free admission.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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Meals on Wheels Atlanta is a 65-year-old organization that can serve up to 3,500 meals to senior citizens every single day.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Dotards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dotards. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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