as in age
a later period of one's life
with autumn came a mellowness of spirit that she had never shown before
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Recent Examples of autumn
Last autumn, the wildlife department collected tongue samples from pheasants at the Grizzly Island Wildlife Area in Suisun City and the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area in Davis.
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Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent rainstorms have provided some hope that cover crops — planted in autumn to slow erosion of farm fields through the winter — will sprout in time after weeks without precipitation, said Steve Connelly, deputy secretary of the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
When cut back in the fall, roses send nutrients out into the far reaches of the plant, reversing the downward flow of nutrients that is prevalent in autumn.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
The multi-course meal reimagines fall flavors with a creative twist, offering a vibrant array of seasonal dishes that showcase the best of what autumn’s bounty has to offer.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent rainstorms have provided some hope that cover crops — planted in autumn to slow erosion of farm fields through the winter — will sprout in time after weeks without precipitation, said Steve Connelly, deputy secretary of the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
When cut back in the fall, roses send nutrients out into the far reaches of the plant, reversing the downward flow of nutrients that is prevalent in autumn.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
The multi-course meal reimagines fall flavors with a creative twist, offering a vibrant array of seasonal dishes that showcase the best of what autumn’s bounty has to offer.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autumn
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Some have testicles that are malfunctioning in testosterone production, while others see a decline in the hormone because of age.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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How do thoughts on mortality affect your priorities, especially being a rapper and unfortunately seeing so many peers passing at premature ages?Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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Two students were in critical condition as of Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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On Monday afternoon, Madison Police Chief Shon Barners said a teacher and a teen student were killed, while noting the shooter’s family has been cooperating with police.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
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At 33 years old, Virgil van Dijk is into the twilight of his career.Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Guests can pick their adventure by choosing an afternoon or a twilight tour with the big cats.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
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Most of Tottenham Hotspur’s players jumped straight onto the coach after their 5-0 victory over Southampton on Sunday evening but one individual stayed behind for a little bit longer.Jay Harris, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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As of Sunday evening, the fire had scorched a little over 4,000 acres and was 49% contained.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Navajo Nation Council will have its winter council session in January.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, on Friday ordered the military to prepare for the harsh conditions of winter deployment.Mick Krever, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Autumn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autumn. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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