variants
or ageing
as in older
being of advanced years and especially past middle age
more and more middle-aged adults must care for aging parents
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variants
or ageing
as in growing
to become mature
as your cat ages and becomes less active, you should change her diet
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Recent Examples of aging
Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Here’s what the panel found—plus what doctors who treat aging patients actually suggest for preventing falls and fractures.
—Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
He was brought here to be a difference maker, brought here with the same kind of Hail Mary the Jets once threw at another aging Green Bay quarterback named Favre.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
After dry-aging, season all over with salt and freshly ground black pepper (use a coarse grind).
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The Niners are going to make changes and reallocate some money to an aging defense.
—Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Due to the extended aging process, which results in significant evaporation and lower barrel yields, supply is limited.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Recipients must use the money to replace aging fossil-fuel vehicles, which will have to be scrapped.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Another argument that was brought up in the Reddit thread deals with aging parents, and how prime child-raising years are finite.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
Nail thinning and weakness can occur naturally due to aging, but other factors may weaken and irritate your nails over time.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Here’s what the panel found—plus what doctors who treat aging patients actually suggest for preventing falls and fractures.
—Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
He was brought here to be a difference maker, brought here with the same kind of Hail Mary the Jets once threw at another aging Green Bay quarterback named Favre.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
After dry-aging, season all over with salt and freshly ground black pepper (use a coarse grind).
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The Niners are going to make changes and reallocate some money to an aging defense.
—Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Due to the extended aging process, which results in significant evaporation and lower barrel yields, supply is limited.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Recipients must use the money to replace aging fossil-fuel vehicles, which will have to be scrapped.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Another argument that was brought up in the Reddit thread deals with aging parents, and how prime child-raising years are finite.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aging
Verb
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In fact, 30 of the 31 fastest-growing teams came from hockey.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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With health care jobs projected to be among the fastest growing employment sector over the next decade, the market for students currently enrolled in health care education programs looks bright.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Puente was eventually taken into custody after an elderly man at a Los Angeles bar struck up a conversation with her and soon recognized her from the news.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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The suspect was arrested and charged with first-degree elderly exploitation.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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This program, which began in 2022, is designed to rectify historic problems with IDR plans that prevented many borrowers from progressing toward 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Balmain focused on medium to light washes with an aged effect.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Jan. 2025
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Still Austin, Tanager, Cigar Blend Bourbon Whiskey, 53% ABV, 750 ml. Tanager is aged for at least 5 years.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Becoming a more successful problem solver involves developing a toolbox of skills that enable you to tackle problems with strategies that work.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
4 Jan. 2025
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His Advisory points to studies that have found a clear link between alcohol consumption and a higher risk of developing seven types of cancers including breast cancer.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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That policy is so old that Chapman remembers it from his rookie year in the NYPD as a young patrolman in East Harlem in 1968.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2025
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On the day of the shooting, Nixon-Clark was 16 years and 9 months old, just shy of reaching legal status as an adult.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Both Edmonton and Toronto appear to be maturing, managing the puck and specific situations better.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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But if rates top out and move lower, long-duration bonds rule, and NAD only has about 13% of its holdings maturing in the next 13 years.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Aging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aging. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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