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aging

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noun

the process of becoming old or older:
The aging of the population has had an effect on state revenues.
the process of bringing a product, material, etc., to maturity or a state fit for use:
the proper aging of cheese in controlled conditions of temperature and humidity.
the process of making something seem older than it is:
The leather tabletop is a recent replacement with deliberate aging and antiquing.

adjective

becoming old or older; showing signs of growing old:
Many of us are caring for an aging parent in declining health.
giving the appearance of being old or older:
They used aging makeup on some of the actors instead of recasting the roles.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of aging¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; age ( def ) + -ing ¹( def ) for the noun; age ( def ) + -ing ²( def ) for the adjective

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Example Sentences

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Seemingly not trusting anyone under 70 with power — and refusing to acknowledge the legitimate concerns about aging and inevitable decline— has been tried.

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The Democrat from Virginia became a figurehead for the recalcitrant and aging wing of the party after leadership boosted his bid to serve as the party leader on the House Oversight Committee.

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Three departments — aging, youth development and economic and workforce development — would be merged into the Community Investment for Families Department.

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Alice Lynn, of Pacific Palisades, said that while struggling with the limitations and loss that come with aging, she is now a witness to the trampling of ideals at the core of her existence.

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Moore brought a jolt of emotional energy to the room with a speech that touched on her own career in the face of playing an aging actress in ‘The Substance.’

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Agincourt aginner

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