as in elderly
being of advanced years and especially past middle age
an older woman was the chief librarian for the town
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Adjective
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The Cudahy couple purchased the building in South Milwaukee primarily for the living space in back to take care of an elderly uncle.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025 -
For millions of elderly or disabled people, these were daunting or impossible options.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Amid the album's release, Justin shared several clips and photos on Instagram of billboards and projections in various locations around the world featuring a photo with his 1-year-old son Jack Blues, and himself and his wife, 28, with the little one.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Here’s what to know about Russia’s and China’s investments in anti-aging.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Each mashbill was aged in unique rickhouses and floors, then married together post-aging, according to a news release.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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What Sara had to do with this information was to identify lonely-seeming middle-aged Americans online.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The ceremony honors the courage of seriously ill children and their families, and Harry will once again deliver a speech and present the award for Most Inspirational Child (aged 4–6).—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Older.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/older. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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