as in senility
technical + formal
the state of being old or the process of becoming old
premature senescence
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Recent Examples of senescence
This can lead to cellular senescence—a process where cells stop dividing but do not die—triggering oxidative stress and inflammation that leads to biological aging and chronic diseases.
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Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Studies have shown that senescence in liver cells is highly indicative of underlying disease.
—New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2024
In rich and poor countries alike, a coming wave of senescence stands to impose completely unfamiliar burdens on many societies.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
And these diseases that are appearing are associated with the underlying process of senescence — aging, the aging of our cells, tissues, organs and organ systems that is immutable.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024
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Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Studies have shown that senescence in liver cells is highly indicative of underlying disease.
—New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2024
In rich and poor countries alike, a coming wave of senescence stands to impose completely unfamiliar burdens on many societies.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
And these diseases that are appearing are associated with the underlying process of senescence — aging, the aging of our cells, tissues, organs and organ systems that is immutable.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for senescence
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In the absence of an audit of the defeat (though Martin has promised one), a consensus has emerged that the fault lies entirely with Biden and his clique for having selfishly insisted on running despite his evident senility.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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And their patriarch, battling the cruel advance of senility.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, who died July 22, 2025, at age 76, was a frequent visitor to Milwaukee during his touring days, with the groundbreaking heavy metal band Black Sabbath and on his own as a solo act.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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Joan, who was best known for her work as a comedian and, later, for her red carpet interviews and incisive fashion opinions, died in 2014 at age 81.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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In our dotage, many of us look askance at our motor vehicle and opt to head for Staters in the ubiquitous golf cart.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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But in his dotage, the transition may have come early as younger, more progressive staffers tied to Democrats who likely could not have won the 2020 presidential election operated with limited supervision.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Based on years of observation as an educator, my opinion is that by the age of 16, a majority of females demonstrate maturity sufficient to make rational decisions.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Aug. 2025
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And there was no way someone who lacked maturity could juggle a show with strong personalities like former NBA players Nick Young, Kenyon Martin, Rashad McCants and Brandon Jennings as panelists.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Senescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senescence. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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