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adjective

ˈā-jəd How to pronounce aged (audio)
Definition of agednext
1
as in older
being of advanced years and especially past middle age all the young men went to fight in the war; and only the aged and infirm remained behind

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2
as in venerable
dating or surviving from the distant past a forest of aged and gnarled oaks

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aged

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verb

past tense of age
as in grew
to become mature as your cat ages and becomes less active, you should change her diet

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Recent Examples of aged
Adjective
His statement surprised many fans, because most of Murakami's protagonists are young or middle-aged men. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 All involved Black assailants, at least three aged between 15 and 20 and nearly the same height and weight as Weakfall or Broadwater. — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 30 June 2026
Verb
The new Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas, is specifically designed for children aged 3 to 8. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 1 July 2026 There are a lot of jokes about how Aang, meant to be a 12-year-old, has aged dramatically between seasons, with actor Gordon Cormier growing about two feet during the filming gap. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for aged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aged
  1. elderly
  2. venerable
  3. grew
  4. aging
  5. ancient
  6. progressed
  7. old
  8. antique
Adjective
  • Never leave children, elderly adults or pets in a parked car or truck, even for a few minutes, even if the windows are open, public safety agencies warn.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • According to police, an elderly driver struck a vehicle, struck the pedestrians and then crashed into a building.
    — Jose Fabian, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of elderly
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  • The two women have booked an increasing number of speaking gigs over the past year, including at popular venues like Sloat Garden Centers and SummerWinds nurseries around the Bay Area, and even at the venerable Marin Art and Garden Center.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
  • The 60th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) is gearing up to celebrate the venerable Czech fest’s past and, at the same time, guide it into its future.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026
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  • Bank of America economists analyzed aggregate credit and debit card spending from 70 million consumer and small-business accounts and found Gen Z fitness spending grew about 9%, compared with less than 4% growth in bar spending.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
  • Hopes that the Federal Reserve wouldn't need to hike interest rates grew after Thursday's weaker-than-expected jobs report.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of grew
Adjective
  • First was an anti-aging and beauty-focused treatment that combined 20 minutes in a relaxingly warm red light bed with a Japanese Microbiome and Fermented Enzyme Facial.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • The Osea Anti-Aging Body Balm uniquely acts as both a moisturizer and a serum, combining intense hydration with anti-aging, skin-firming benefits.
    — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 2 July 2026
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  • That verdant vista of a piece of ancient, intricate architecture centered me in storied Osaka and proved a delightfully consistent through line for my stay.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • This phenomenon of gravitational lensing has been used to great effect to study ancient galaxies that would usually be too distant and faint to see when they are gravitationally lensed by foreground galaxy clusters.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of ancient
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  • As the evening progressed, however, the noise died down, and the makeshift set at the base of the Statue of Liberty sprung into action, securing a performance without distractions.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
  • Long story short, the goal was ruled out for offside and the Seleção progressed through to the Round of 16.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of progressed
Adjective
  • The infant, who is 9 months old, was rescued along with her mother, the State Department told Fox News Digital.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • While students honed their skills at the Santa Monica studio for the last year and four months, Blanck found an old pilates studio in Pacific Highlands for rent, but the numbers just didn't add up.
    — Rina Nakano, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of old
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  • The event attracts over 60,000 spectators and showcases floats, marching bands, equestrians, dance groups, antique cars and community organizations.
    — Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
  • Quince Lightweight Coverlets For a vintage vibe, pick up this coverlet that has a channel stitch reminiscent of antique quilts.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
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