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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
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
Sonja Lyubomirsky, a researcher at UC Riverside, has studied how aging mindset is linked to real outcomes.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The spa has treatments designed by Swiss anti-aging guru Pauline Burgener, and much of the food runs fresh—from detox salads at vegetarian Folia to yellowtail ceviche at Sea Fu.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Peptide injections have exploded in popularity in the wellness community, whose members say certain formulations can have anti-aging effects or boost athletic performance.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
But many of the synthetic versions are being pitched by wellness influencers and celebrities popular with the Make America Healthy Again movement for purposes like anti-aging, muscle building and quick injury recovery, despite little research behind the claims.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2026
Available as injectables, intravenous infusions, pills and nasal sprays, the molecules are rumored to help with weight loss, anti-aging and rapid muscle repair.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026
Creatine creams are thought to have anti-aging properties, though supportive research is not robust and some topical users report redness, itching and sometimes even serious skin reactions.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
Finally, royal jelly—yet another one of nature’s anti-aging heroes—spurs the production of collagen, thus restoring a youthful bounce to aging skin.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Japan, like much of Asia, is aging fast and running short of caregivers.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
The half-billion-dollar bond, championed by Higgins, seeks to repair the city’s aging public safety infrastructure, plagued by issues like mold and leaky roofs.
—Tess Riski
april 24, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Show more The online conversations erupted in the past 24 hours and come as Chinese authorities are trying a range of policy measures to boost the country’s flagging birth rate, which has been falling for decades, to offset an ageing population.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
As with those aging friends (or relatives) who incessantly fume over generational differences, technology and modern values.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
For aging skin, dermatologists often recommend mineral (physical) sunscreens, especially if your skin has become more sensitive over time.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
Smoking and alcohol take a measurable toll on collagen and elasticity, accelerating the visible signs of aging beyond what sun exposure alone can cause.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Organizers say the seabed offers the perfect conditions for aging wine.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
This handheld medical-grade device, designed for at-home anti-aging, skin rejuvenation, and pain relief, valued at $10,700, sold for the bargain price of $250.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
Sonja Lyubomirsky, a researcher at UC Riverside, has studied how aging mindset is linked to real outcomes.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The spa has treatments designed by Swiss anti-aging guru Pauline Burgener, and much of the food runs fresh—from detox salads at vegetarian Folia to yellowtail ceviche at Sea Fu.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Peptide injections have exploded in popularity in the wellness community, whose members say certain formulations can have anti-aging effects or boost athletic performance.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
But many of the synthetic versions are being pitched by wellness influencers and celebrities popular with the Make America Healthy Again movement for purposes like anti-aging, muscle building and quick injury recovery, despite little research behind the claims.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2026
Available as injectables, intravenous infusions, pills and nasal sprays, the molecules are rumored to help with weight loss, anti-aging and rapid muscle repair.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026
Creatine creams are thought to have anti-aging properties, though supportive research is not robust and some topical users report redness, itching and sometimes even serious skin reactions.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
Finally, royal jelly—yet another one of nature’s anti-aging heroes—spurs the production of collagen, thus restoring a youthful bounce to aging skin.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Time is short, our aging Mother Colorado River is simply wearing out.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Japan, like much of Asia, is aging fast and running short of caregivers.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
The half-billion-dollar bond, championed by Higgins, seeks to repair the city’s aging public safety infrastructure, plagued by issues like mold and leaky roofs.
—Tess Riski
april 24, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Show more The online conversations erupted in the past 24 hours and come as Chinese authorities are trying a range of policy measures to boost the country’s flagging birth rate, which has been falling for decades, to offset an ageing population.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
As with those aging friends (or relatives) who incessantly fume over generational differences, technology and modern values.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
For aging skin, dermatologists often recommend mineral (physical) sunscreens, especially if your skin has become more sensitive over time.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
Smoking and alcohol take a measurable toll on collagen and elasticity, accelerating the visible signs of aging beyond what sun exposure alone can cause.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Organizers say the seabed offers the perfect conditions for aging wine.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aging
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By mapping the chemical signatures of different growing regions, Supima can provide forensic proof that a product is exactly what the label claims.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The pageantry began Monday amid heightened security concerns and a growing rift over the Iran war.—
Michael Birnbaum,
Washington Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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That first night, Andrej’s roommates were a man in a coma and an elderly French woman in a diaper and boots (no pants), who marched around her bed singing like a chanteuse.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The entire neighborhood, which includes Afghan immigrant Rahim (Elham Ehsas) and his elderly parents, has been evacuated to nearby Hyde Park, and the cops, led by the efficient but slightly overwhelmed Chief Superintendent Zuzana (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), have set up a security cordon.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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Productivity actions are progressing well and mgmt.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Collier, who had surgery on her left ankle on March 24, is progressing through rehab as expected, the Lynx announced Monday.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Senior second baseman Alexis Richter has learned a lot about playing softball from her three older sisters.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The 73-year-old Weinstein kept his eyes trained on Mann throughout her Tuesday testimony, intermittently whispering to his attorney, Teny Geragos.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The net drain reflects an operation size that was smaller than the amount of maturing loans.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Exfoliate gently and strategically Exfoliation helps clear away dull surface cells, but the emphasis for maturing skin is on gentle chemical options rather than harsh physical scrubs.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In some cases, those were made using antique books and aged paper to better mimic the look of archival documentation before being attached to the works themselves.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The hamburguesa aplastada, however, a fantastically fatty smash burger with two patties of dry-aged Prime beef and chorizo, began with a backyard burger and boyhood promise.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Aging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aging. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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