1
as in older
being of advanced years and especially past middle age
all the young men went to fight in the war; and only the aged and infirm remained behind
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2
as in venerable
dating or surviving from the distant past
a forest of aged and gnarled oaks
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as in grew
to become mature
as your cat ages and becomes less active, you should change her diet
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Recent Examples of aged
Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 18 May 2026
San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said two suspects, aged 17 and 19, were found dead in a car near the mosque.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 18 May 2026
David L. Ulin, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
But as its core of Steph Curry and Draymond Green has aged in recent years, the Warriors have missed the playoffs the last two seasons.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
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Adjective
Wahl said during Monday’s press conference that both suspects were found dead in a vehicle nearby, with both suspects aged 17 and 19.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 18 May 2026
San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said two suspects, aged 17 and 19, were found dead in a car near the mosque.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 18 May 2026
Verb
In that sense, the works have aged along with the performer.
—David L. Ulin, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
But as its core of Steph Curry and Draymond Green has aged in recent years, the Warriors have missed the playoffs the last two seasons.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aged
Adjective
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Teagan plans to begin with the venerable piggy bank, with its easy-in slot and lock-protected door.—
byDoug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 May 2026
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Allen recorded the project at Austin’s venerable Arlyn Studios, with renowned guitarist — and mentor to Allen — Charlie Sexton co-producing along with Jacob Sciba.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The sounds grew louder, and soon armed and masked men were swarming the village, setting its straw huts on fire and indiscriminately shooting villagers.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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But as production costs rose and financing grew more risk-averse, those ambitious historical spectacles gradually disappeared from the big screen, replaced by smaller auteur dramas, comedies and internationally portable genre films.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The Wall Street wine guys of the eighties, now elderly, seem to be pulling the ladder up behind them.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The scam that starts with a Google search of your name may end with a call to your elderly parent or a text to your adult child.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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In addition to traditional treatments, there are holistic therapies like sound healing, Reiki, and shirodhara, an ancient Ayurvedic remedy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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There are both national and individual narratives for an ancient object or work of art.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
Verb
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As his tricks progressed, the Young Man felt horrified and confused at the same time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Three years later, authorities still hadn't progressed in their search for suspects.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Lucia Clinic is a celebrity-favorite beauty destination known for injectables, filler, Botox, CoolSculpting and non-invasive anti-aging treatments.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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Peptides are becoming increasingly popular for athletic performance and anti-aging purposes.—
Teresa Maalouf,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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One prompted stories of an old cowboy sitting alone on a porch, surveying a ghost town; another prompted stories about a sun rising over a meadow, where tiny creatures awakened and started to frolic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Instead of looking frumpy in an old T-shirt, look polished and refined in this shirt that won’t constrict your movements.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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What started as curiosity about playful packaging and novelty ingredients has matured into serious interest in clinical-grade skincare and aesthetic medicine.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Blurred lines As AI has matured, the question of its ownership in the boardroom has led to an increasingly confusing picture.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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“Aged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aged. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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