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as in ancestors
one who is older than another
since the man next door is my senior by a number of years, I always address him as "Mr. Barton"
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as in superiors
one who is above another in rank, station, or office
the young attorney benefited from the mentorship of one of his seniors at the firm
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as in elders
the senior member of a group
when he retires, she will be the senior on the faculty
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as in adults
a person of advanced years
weekday movie matinees are often popular with seniors
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Recent Examples of seniors
Medicaid, a joint state and federal health insurance program, provides coverage to millions of kids, pregnant women, seniors and people with disabilities in Florida, including in Miami-Dade and Broward, home of the highest enrollments in the state.
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Michelle Marchante
june 24,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
South Carolina is no different; South Carolinian seniors also faced a 16% increase in suicides over the same time period, The State reported.
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Eva Flowe
june 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Ramona Meals On Wheels is delivering meals to homebound seniors.
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Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
Additionally, the researchers did not specify the exact dropout rates or detail how the routine might affect seniors who already relied on assistive devices like walkers or canes.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
His current policies include improving affordability for residents, protecting seniors and strengthening civil rights protections.
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Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Last year, more than 2 million juniors and seniors took the exam, a two-and-a-half hour ordeal consisting of 44 questions in the math section and 54 in the reading-and-writing section.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
Common options include food for puppies, seniors, overweight dogs and dogs with allergies.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for seniors 55 and older and children 2 to 17 years old.
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Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Michelle Marchante
june 24,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
South Carolina is no different; South Carolinian seniors also faced a 16% increase in suicides over the same time period, The State reported.
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Eva Flowe
june 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Ramona Meals On Wheels is delivering meals to homebound seniors.
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Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
Additionally, the researchers did not specify the exact dropout rates or detail how the routine might affect seniors who already relied on assistive devices like walkers or canes.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
His current policies include improving affordability for residents, protecting seniors and strengthening civil rights protections.
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Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Last year, more than 2 million juniors and seniors took the exam, a two-and-a-half hour ordeal consisting of 44 questions in the math section and 54 in the reading-and-writing section.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
Common options include food for puppies, seniors, overweight dogs and dogs with allergies.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for seniors 55 and older and children 2 to 17 years old.
—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seniors
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Goodhouse recalled stories his grandfather would tell him of their ancestors who were in the Hunkpapa camp when troops attacked.
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These findings suggest that throughout great ape evolution, our ancestors gradually developed more control over the timing of their vocalizations, including laughter.
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The investigation, according to the archives, cited several factors as contributing to the tragedy, including Holland’s disregard of procedures, the failure of superiors to take previous action and the inadequate preparation of crew members aboard the doomed plane.
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The president watched Israel assassinate his colleagues and superiors, faced accusations by ultra-conservative hardline politicians of compliance with Iran’s archenemy, the United States, and even oversaw a massive crackdown on protests.
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On most measures, young people are more pessimistic than their elders about the future of the country and the resilience of the American dream, the aspiration that has fueled generations of Americans.
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At first Zeke seems the very embodiment of older generations’ complaints about GenZ ennui, but Rice isn’t taking cheap shots — not least since since his elders-but-not-wisers get no more flattering a portrait once George (Camp) enters the scene.
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About a third of adults in Texas identify as non-Christian, according to Pew Research Center surveys from 2023-2024.
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The penalties may be increased if violators have a prior criminal history and apply to both adults and juveniles.
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Soaring through skies, dodging obstacles, and shooting tiny robots and giant bosses felt great in the original release, so none of that needed significant changes.
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Don’t get sucked into arguments with bosses or supervisors.
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Players are expected to commit themselves to a franchise, while teams frequently reward veterans with contractual stability.
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The Portage home was gifted to Shawn and Rosa and their four daughters through Homes for Heroes, which helps veterans and first responders.
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Now, thanks entirely to Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the scales are tipping back towards the geriatrics.
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Raya Elfadel Kheirbek is a professor of medicine and chief of the division of palliative medicine and geriatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
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Pageants, deans' lists, graduations or military enlistments are not accepted.
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Lloyd was born in Berkeley and raised in Lafayette by his parents, Lester Lloyd, one of the deans of the San Francisco printing industry, and Mildred Lloyd, a librarian at Stanley Middle School.
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“Seniors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seniors. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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