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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
Uncovered, the untreated natural teak will patina to a matching silvery gray for a more aged wash while still maintaining its contemporary structure. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026 The biggest hurdle for Jones, whose children range in age from school-aged to adults, has been having enough to eat every day. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
The format was long — some might say tedious — and tightened ever so minimally as Davis aged. — Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2026 In September 1968, aged 17, Keegan played for Scunthorpe at the Old Show Ground in a League Cup tie against Arsenal. — Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 Aug. 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
  • Tamang said her family was able to rush to higher ground, carrying her elderly grandmother with them, but their home was washed away.
    — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The second half of the novel focuses on Alice, an elderly woman who suffers from dementia.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of elderly
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  • Busy schedules at venues of every size, particularly the venerable clubs and halls that help give Chicago its local flavor.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The husband-wife duo and their restaurant group that includes the likes of downtown Orlando’s Reyes Mezcaleria and Seito Sushi in Baldwin Park have been twice honored by the venerable James Beard Foundation.
    — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of venerable
Verb
  • In Washington Park, the original report that 10 people had been shot in the attack grew to 15 over the course of Sunday morning, as authorities connected the incident to people who had self-transported for medical treatment.
    — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Over the last four decades, American labor income grew 57% while capital income grew 136%, and the households on the wrong side of that gap are not there by choice.
    — Michael Faulkender, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of grew
Adjective
  • Also formulated with hyaluronic acid, shea butter, collagen, peptides, and niacinamide, this anti-aging powerhouse remains true to its name thanks to a seemingly endless list of hydrating ingredients.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Activscience Neck-Firming Cream The lotion is rich in anti-aging ingredients, such as collagen to add plumpness and hyaluronic acid to boost hydration and radiance.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of aging
Adjective
  • After becoming a daily fixture in the 1990s, blackouts have worsened since 2024, when Cuba’s ancient power grid began to collapse and Soviet-era electrical stations began failing more frequently.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Its towering basalt cliffs formed as ancient volcanic rock cooled and fractured.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of ancient
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  • Mayer had some early success with her jab, but Cameron increasingly took control as the fight progressed and landed the cleaner punches before hurting Mayer with a right hand in the eighth round.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Dion has largely stepped back from performing since canceling her Courage World Tour as her condition progressed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of progressed
Adjective
  • Nuclear Children follows 18-year-old Isla Sparrow who, after the death of her father in a submarine accident, hopes to escape her grieving family and flee to university.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But in older adults, the relationship between body weight and health may be more complicated than a number on the scale.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of old
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  • Prince Felix of Bourbon-Parma sent a set of antique jewels from the grand ducal family to the Parisian jewelry house.
    — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Taylor’s fourth husband was responsible for many of her most famous baubles, including an antique diamond tiara and a Cartier ruby and diamond suite.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Aged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aged. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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