as in older
being of advanced years and especially past middle age
elderly people who stay active are usually the healthiest and the happiest
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Recent Examples of elderly
Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle said protecting elderly people from predators who take advantage of their mental or physical infirmities is a priority of her office.
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The sneak peek also gave a glimpse into the world and psyche of Digger, who is grumpy toward everyone except his elderly pet cat.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Fourth District Janice Hahn asked if the program that funds meals for the low-income elderly can be put back in.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
The obstetrician-gynecologist also noted that pregnant women are especially vulnerable to the worst effects of salmonella, as well as elderly people.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The sneak peek also gave a glimpse into the world and psyche of Digger, who is grumpy toward everyone except his elderly pet cat.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Fourth District Janice Hahn asked if the program that funds meals for the low-income elderly can be put back in.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
The obstetrician-gynecologist also noted that pregnant women are especially vulnerable to the worst effects of salmonella, as well as elderly people.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elderly
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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
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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
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The airline has been one of the most successful startups in aviation history, but its rapid growth has been tainted by several accidents and questions about the reliability of its aged fleet.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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This pair of novellas is about a middle-aged woman, the heroine’s sister, who comes to Tokyo intent on obtaining breast implants and a protagonist contemplating artificial insemination in a culture that doubts the procedure’s morality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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The 31-year-old faced five batters and allowed all five to reach base.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Since the Iran war started, officials say, some counterterrorism specialists who had been reassigned to immigration have returned to their old roles, creating a whiplash that can disrupt investigations and analysis.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elderly. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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