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
Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
The program includes three levels of accreditation that guide emergency departments in best practices for geriatric care, according to a news release.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Janice Grandi is a primary care physician working in geriatrics.
—Janice Grandi, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
The zoo has 109 animals, roughly 70 of which are geriatric or have medical conditions, Weatherington told the City Council Tuesday night, shortly after the mayor’s plans became public.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
The program includes three levels of accreditation that guide emergency departments in best practices for geriatric care, according to a news release.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
In 2021, only 10% of medical schools required geriatrics courses, down from 23% in 2005, and only about 38 percent included the training as part of, say, their internal medicine programs.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Janice Grandi is a primary care physician working in geriatrics.
—Janice Grandi, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for geriatric
Adjective
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They were described as an elderly couple, the CHP said.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Many people are ignored for decades, particularly great performers and elderly folks who conceal their qualities.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But Gen Z is now the most active cinemagoing demographic, attending more films per year than their elders, according to a new Fandango study.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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One of the pillars of the Tongan Polynesian culture is to respect your elders.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The law will expand background checks for adults living with guardians and create a new Child Welfare Ombudsman, which is an independent advocate inside the attorney general's office to handle complaints and review child welfare practices.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Garrison had two adult sons and three grandchildren, but also a baby girl from a more recent relationship.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This is the single most important anti-aging step.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Here’s what the evidence and expert opinions suggest, with a focus on the devices most relevant to anti-aging concerns.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Most oldsters like myself still will probably find revisiting the piece enjoyable.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Those devoted to the Charli cause will no doubt get more out of the film than an out-of-touch oldster like myself ever could.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The rules generally wouldn't apply to children, people 65 or older, or people with disabilities or serious health issues.—
Samantha Liss,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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At Kingfisher Bar & Grill, a higher-volume restaurant with slightly older clientele, setting expectations is important.—
Jaia Clingham-David,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Geriatric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geriatric. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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