as in elderly
being of advanced years and especially past middle age
went into nursing to work with geriatric patients
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as in elder
a person of advanced years
most of the clinic's outpatients are geriatrics living on fixed incomes
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Recent Examples of geriatric
NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Advances in veterinary geriatric care, evolving approaches to animal welfare in captivity and growing public interest in longevity science across species are all part of the picture.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
Specialists in geriatrics know that most falls have multiple causes – and that practical steps like reviewing medications or improving home safety can prevent the next one.
—Jerry Gurwitz, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
That Derby was won by War Emblem, a small-boned speedball who stole the race on the front end after having been sold by his geriatric owner to Saudi Arabian Prince Ahmed bin Salman for $900,000 three weeks before.
—NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Advances in veterinary geriatric care, evolving approaches to animal welfare in captivity and growing public interest in longevity science across species are all part of the picture.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
At another table, a young Black guy with facial tattoos was playing $100 hands and had developed a rollicking alliance with the white-haired geriatric at the other end of the table.
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
Specialists in geriatrics know that most falls have multiple causes – and that practical steps like reviewing medications or improving home safety can prevent the next one.
—Jerry Gurwitz, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for geriatric
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For those living in Osceola County, the Osceola Council on Aging (OCOA) hosts an Adult Day Health Care for elderly members of our community, and those living with cognitive disorders.—
Wendy Coschignano-Ford,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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Not too long ago, Noah Wyle was out to dinner when an elderly couple approached.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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This is so much from oral tradition told to me again by elders.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Ma grew up watching his family elders play, and was relegated to the kids’ table himself.—
Ashley Parker,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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According to dermatologists, sun protection is the single most important aspect of any anti-aging skin care routine.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
10 June 2026
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It’s packed with anti-aging ingredients.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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In addition to the resort’s white-sand beach, there are two family pools connected by a 140-foot waterslide (plus one pool reserved just for the adults).—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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About six in ten AAPI adults say America used to be a great place for immigrants but isn’t anymore, reflecting mounting doubt about belonging even among longtime residents and citizens.—
Terry Tang,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The 2-year-old has not been identified as of Tuesday night.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Investigators also cited writings allegedly authored by Proper, the youngest member of the group at 19 years old.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Enough with the oldsters, what about those kids?—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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With each passing day, its oldster cast — including Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, and Geena Davis — is closer to the grave.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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“Geriatric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geriatric. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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