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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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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
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
All this was built on a self-deprecating stand-up persona that made hay of middle-aged masculinity.
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Alison Herman,
Variety,
30 June 2026
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
There are a lot of jokes about how Aang, meant to be a 12-year-old, has aged dramatically between seasons, with actor Gordon Cormier growing about two feet during the filming gap.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Adjective
Wu told the Star-Telegram that the restaurant will be a mix of authentic Chinese food, modern cuisine and aged steaks.
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Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
All this was built on a self-deprecating stand-up persona that made hay of middle-aged masculinity.
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Alison Herman,
Variety,
30 June 2026
Verb
The new Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas, is specifically designed for children aged 3 to 8.
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Eve Chen,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
There are a lot of jokes about how Aang, meant to be a 12-year-old, has aged dramatically between seasons, with actor Gordon Cormier growing about two feet during the filming gap.
—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aged
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Never leave children, elderly adults or pets in a parked car or truck, even for a few minutes, even if the windows are open, public safety agencies warn.
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According to police, an elderly driver struck a vehicle, struck the pedestrians and then crashed into a building.
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The 60th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) is gearing up to celebrate the venerable Czech fest’s past and, at the same time, guide it into its future.
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Cosmetics, as venerable as mirrors, boomed to an unprecedented degree.
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Instead, her popularity grew steadily before exploding during her breakthrough run to the Miami Open semifinals as a wild card last spring.
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More than 120 campers and rafters were evacuated from a stretch of the Colorado River over the weekend of June 27 as one of more than a dozen large wildfires grew rapidly in the West.
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Instead of applying an anti-aging serum and following up with your favorite night cream, this Blithe serum features a hybrid formula that combines both steps into one.
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Plus, keep scrolling for even more anti-aging skin care at Amazon.
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Learn about Sarasota’s ancient past at Phillippi Estate Park or look for the resident deer at Rothenbach Park.
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The pallium, a woolen collar embroidered with six crosses, is an ancient symbol of authority and obligation.
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As the evening progressed, however, the noise died down, and the makeshift set at the base of the Statue of Liberty sprung into action, securing a performance without distractions.
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Long story short, the goal was ruled out for offside and the Seleção progressed through to the Round of 16.
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The infant, who is 9 months old, was rescued along with her mother, the State Department told Fox News Digital.
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While students honed their skills at the Santa Monica studio for the last year and four months, Blanck found an old pilates studio in Pacific Highlands for rent, but the numbers just didn't add up.
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At work, Kirkham uses an antique sand hourglass which times an hour.
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The cedar’s visible woodgrain adds a rustic quality, and the roof’s shingles create an antique aesthetic.
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“Aged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aged. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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