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as in adult
a person of advanced years
in that Asian society elders are accorded great respect
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as in ancestor
one who is older than another
it wouldn't hurt to show a little more respect for your elders
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as in dean
the senior member of a group
as the elder of the contingent of living former presidents, he was accorded a place of highest honor at the ceremonies
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Recent Examples of elder
The event center is owned by a Christ Church elder, according to the newspaper.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 May 2025
Columnist Steve Lopez asks: If people taking care of our elders get deported, will anyone take their place?
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Every day of inaction is an act of aggression against the system that protects our elders from poverty and indignity.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Children and elders were among the community members still trying to evacuate, Pukatawagan resident Venessa Hart told CBC Thursday evening.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 May 2025
Columnist Steve Lopez asks: If people taking care of our elders get deported, will anyone take their place?
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Every day of inaction is an act of aggression against the system that protects our elders from poverty and indignity.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Children and elders were among the community members still trying to evacuate, Pukatawagan resident Venessa Hart told CBC Thursday evening.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elder
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When the new policy goes into effect, Venture X cardholders who wish to bring guests into Capital One Lounges and Landings will have to pay $45 per adult and $25 for each guest 17 years old and under (kids under 2 will remain free).—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
17 June 2025
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Medicaid has expanded over time, most notably under former President Barack Obama through the Affordable Care Act, which broadened eligibility for low-income adults.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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After Massey’s death, it was revealed that Grayson previously worked for five law enforcement agencies and had been the subject of citizen complaints and criticism from superiors who questioned his competence.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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In interviews, the soldiers complained of lack of leave, corruption among superiors and the indifference of their compatriots.—
Anatoly Kurmanaev,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Now is the time to stand up for every American’s First Amendment right to tell their story, to dissent from the government’s world view, to celebrate the resilience and fortitude of ancestors who fought for their rights and their culture in this country.—
John Leguizamo,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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Names carry the legacy of our ancestors, the history of our culture, and the desires of our parents.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
5 June 2025
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The argument that Trump has violated the 10th Amendment is a clever subversion of a line of thinking that has traditionally been backed by conservative judges, said Erwin Chemerinsky, the dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Pesticides are unique among chemicals, though, says Melissa Perry, an environmental epidemiologist and dean of George Mason’s College of Public Health.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Who among us oldsters doesn’t enjoy a good VFX-costume parlay?—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Folks back in the day had Yoda as their feisty oldster and the kids now have Maz. 36.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
24 May 2023
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Leverkusen have appointed former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag as their new head coach.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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That move had gone down badly with a number of investors, unlike today’s announcement which could soon see Gucci and other Kering brands under the stewardship of a boss who drove Renault back to the top.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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But the past couple of years have seen the team replace veterans with younger alternatives who offer greater positional versatility.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Twenty-two a day has been a call-to-action statistic, although the most recent data from the 2024 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report (using 2022 numbers) puts it at 17.6 veterans committing suicide per day, which is significantly higher than among non-veteran adults.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The conclusions and recommendations: · Make basic geriatrics training and methods standard for physicians, nurses, and other health care providers.—
Sara Zeff Geber, PhD,
Forbes,
19 Sep. 2024
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Related Articles From 1980 to 1999, Dr. Taler led the geriatrics care and house call medicine team at the University of Maryland Medical Center and served on the Maryland Medical School faculty.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Elder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elder. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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