as in senility
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the state of being old or the process of becoming old
premature senescence
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Recent Examples of senescence
This can lead to cellular senescence—a process where cells stop dividing but do not die—triggering oxidative stress and inflammation that leads to biological aging and chronic diseases.
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Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Studies have shown that senescence in liver cells is highly indicative of underlying disease.
—New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2024
In rich and poor countries alike, a coming wave of senescence stands to impose completely unfamiliar burdens on many societies.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
And these diseases that are appearing are associated with the underlying process of senescence — aging, the aging of our cells, tissues, organs and organ systems that is immutable.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024
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Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Studies have shown that senescence in liver cells is highly indicative of underlying disease.
—New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2024
In rich and poor countries alike, a coming wave of senescence stands to impose completely unfamiliar burdens on many societies.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
And these diseases that are appearing are associated with the underlying process of senescence — aging, the aging of our cells, tissues, organs and organ systems that is immutable.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for senescence
Noun
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And their patriarch, battling the cruel advance of senility.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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As populations’ median ages continue to rise — and the future looks increasingly hazardous for all age groups — more movies are touching on senility, dementia, elder abuse and other topics that not long ago rarely got any screen airing.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Prepared Food Photos understands that an image’s uniqueness is its currency in the digital age.—
Jon Stojan,
Freep.com,
10 July 2025
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Eligibility is not based on age, economic condition or inability to drive an automobile.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Noun
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In our dotage, many of us look askance at our motor vehicle and opt to head for Staters in the ubiquitous golf cart.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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But in his dotage, the transition may have come early as younger, more progressive staffers tied to Democrats who likely could not have won the 2020 presidential election operated with limited supervision.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Dahlias reach maturity and bloom about eight to ten weeks after the tubers are planted in late spring.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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Other factors to consider when evaluating the nutrient content of coconut include the type of fruit (cultivar), maturity, and processing methods.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
9 July 2025
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“Senescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senescence. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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