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The deliberate process of making something (such as an antique) appear (or, in science fiction, become) older than it is.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

The deliberate process of making something (such as an antique) appear (or, in science fiction, become) older than it is.

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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(gerontology) The accumulation of damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs with the passage of time; the progressing loss of health, mobility, vibrancy and body functionality, resulting in biological death.

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  • “Hello! We’d love to invite you as a speaker at the Aging-Longevity Expo 2027 (Mar 25–27, Singapore), in-person or virtual. Your expertise would be a great fit. agingnlongevity.com”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I’m sorry. I am too much of a curmudgeon these days. But I do think part of our national problem is a desire to wallow in trivial lifestyle questions, rather than address the challenges that face us all - migration, climate change, aging populations, hyper inequality…”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Nintendo - Game Boy Aging Cartridge Recording: Hidden Palace Now streaming on ballsack.tv #music #ballsacktv #ballsackradio”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Aging isn't about fading; it's about awakening. 🌿 ​These 12 Buddhist lessons offer a gentle guide to finding peace and purpose in our later years. A reminder that the quietest moments are often the most meaningful. ✨ ​Watch: youtu.be/rYc3sMde02w ​#Zen #Mindfulness #Aging #Peace”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) 2hr 46m [12] [Streaming Again] Born an old man and inexplicably aging backward toward infancy, Benjamin Button finds adventure and love as he travels through the 20th #NowStreaming #Netflix #NetflixUK”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

The process of becoming older or more mature.

For parents

Aging means: The process of becoming older or more mature.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.

For ESL learners

aging means: The process of becoming older or more mature.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.

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  • ““ Tanaka was tackling that half a century ago,” Konaga laments. “If the Lockheed scandal hadn’t happened and his vision was realized, the current state of regional decline, and perhaps even Japan’s declining birthrate and aging population, might be completely different today."”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I was looking for cleaning ears, but got cleaning wars Aging sucks, re ears and wars too Hugz & xXx”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “While originally written as a story about aging and mortality, I believe that this story illustrates something else entirely: youtu.be/cZYNADOHhVY?...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “The #brain requires a consistent source of energy to function properly. Its primary fuel source is #glucose, a #sugar molecule primarily obtained from carbohydrate-rich foods such as #grains, #legumes, #fruits, and #vegetables. #healthyaging #aging #brainfunction”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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