as in elderly
being of advanced years and especially past middle age
went into nursing to work with geriatric patients
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as in elder
a person of advanced years
most of the clinic's outpatients are geriatrics living on fixed incomes
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Recent Examples of geriatric
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
These findings fit with other studies showing the connection of von Economo neurons with frontotemporal dementia and Alzheimer’s, says Luke Kim, MD, a geriatric medicine physician at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
The number of nurse practitioners specializing in geriatrics has more than tripled since 2010, increasing the availability of care to the current population of seniors, a recent study in JAMA Network Open found.
—Jariel Arvin, Miami Herald, 21 June 2025
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Adjective
One boss is a beyond geriatric sniper who can be killed well before the main encounter during various instances or left to die of natural causes by changing the in-game clock a few weeks ahead.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
These findings fit with other studies showing the connection of von Economo neurons with frontotemporal dementia and Alzheimer’s, says Luke Kim, MD, a geriatric medicine physician at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
Various private clinics in the fields of surgery, dentistry, cardiology, and geriatrics are available, as well as senior-friendly services.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
The number of nurse practitioners specializing in geriatrics has more than tripled since 2010, increasing the availability of care to the current population of seniors, a recent study in JAMA Network Open found.
—Jariel Arvin, Miami Herald, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for geriatric
Adjective
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Gunmen with the Viv Ansanm gang coalition, who have been fighting for control of Arcahaïe, reportedly stormed the village and opened fire on the population, killing women, children and elderly.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Authorities later confirmed that Zinn was an elderly local political agitator, not the suspect, according to the New York Post.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sandmann, then a Covington Catholic student, was at the center of a media firestorm after a video showed him face-to-face with a Native American elder.—
Jolene Almendarez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Sep. 2025
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The new generation will always make choices their elders don’t quite understand.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2025
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During Full House, Sweetin said the child actors would often come across as more professional than their adult counterparts amid all the tomfoolery.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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For decades, the mighty roars of dinosaurs have thundered through movies, TV shows, and filled the imaginations of children and adults alike.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These ingredients have been used since the 1980s, and emerging evidence continues to tout them as some of the best ingredients for anti-aging.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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However, choosing the right one that’ll give the best results can get overwhelming with so many great anti-aging options on the market.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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But Italian brainrot’s invisible massiveness, totally foreign to oldsters but beloved by children across continents and languages, is a compelling and chilling showcase of our frazzled internet culture landscape.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
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Uncle Herschel, the seated oldster in Cracker Barrel’s iconic logo, is not only a character from corporate lore, the founder’s real-life uncle, but a representative, even an aspirational, figure for a certain kind of American.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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When Angels manager Ron Washington took medical leave in June for the remainder of the 2025 season, Bochy became the oldest skipper, and only septuagenarian, in MLB.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Viewed in this light, the old narrative of 1066 and its aftermath has much to recommend it.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Geriatric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geriatric. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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