aging 1 of 2

variants or ageing

aging

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verb

variants or ageing
present participle of age

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of aging
Verb
Nail thinning and weakness can occur naturally due to aging, but other factors may weaken and irritate your nails over time. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024 Here’s what the panel found—plus what doctors who treat aging patients actually suggest for preventing falls and fractures. Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024 He was brought here to be a difference maker, brought here with the same kind of Hail Mary the Jets once threw at another aging Green Bay quarterback named Favre. Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024 After dry-aging, season all over with salt and freshly ground black pepper (use a coarse grind). Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024 The Niners are going to make changes and reallocate some money to an aging defense. Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024 Due to the extended aging process, which results in significant evaporation and lower barrel yields, supply is limited. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 Recipients must use the money to replace aging fossil-fuel vehicles, which will have to be scrapped. Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024 Another argument that was brought up in the Reddit thread deals with aging parents, and how prime child-raising years are finite. Katie Grant, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aging
Verb
  • The Industrial Revolution was gaining strength, immigration was surging, and the cities were growing at a rapid pace, some doubling in size in a decade.
    Jim Euchner, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • This disconnect raises questions about the fairness and effectiveness of current executive compensation models, particularly in light of the growing wage gap between CEOs and average workers.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • These include dental and pharmaceutical coverage, and home care for elderly patients.
    Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Overall, prosecutors say the scheme defrauded hundreds of elderly victims across the U.S. until early June 2024, when Canadian law enforcement executed search warrants at the call centers.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.
    Stuart James, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • This program, which began in 2022, is designed to rectify historic problems with IDR plans that prevented many borrowers from progressing toward 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The One Direction star died aged 31 last year after a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
    Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Perhaps a legendary bottle from the great wine names of Tuscany - an aged Sassicaia or Onrellaia?
    Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Also, developing resilience doesn’t mean life won’t ever feel difficult or stressful.
    Wendy Wisner, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Becoming a more successful problem solver involves developing a toolbox of skills that enable you to tackle problems with strategies that work.
    Wendy Wisner, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were the only players to hit that mark at 28 years old.
    Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
  • In the Pig universe, which has now been running for two decades, George remains two years old and Peppa two years older.
    Caroline Frost, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Both Edmonton and Toronto appear to be maturing, managing the puck and specific situations better.
    Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • But if rates top out and move lower, long-duration bonds rule, and NAD only has about 13% of its holdings maturing in the next 13 years.
    Brett Owens, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025

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“Aging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aging. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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