as in senility
technical + formal
the state of being old or the process of becoming old
premature senescence
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Recent Examples of senescence
Before dropping out, Biden’s transparent, prolonged feebleness, if not senescence, left the Democratic Party idling in the Horse Latitudes while Trump’s campaign locomotive accelerated.
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Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 23 July 2024
Biden’s senescence wasn’t the only dismaying thing about the debate.
—The Editors, National Review, 28 June 2024
His evident delight in mocking Biden as a doddering old fool has inspired a robust marketplace of Republican imitators, who post clips of Biden’s every halting stutter or blank stare as proof of his senescence, while ignoring the many miscues of their own leader.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 13 June 2024
Aging, too, could be closely related to reproductive metabolism, adds Burger–perhaps the cost of bearing young speeds up an animal’s senescence.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 16 May 2024
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Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 23 July 2024
Biden’s senescence wasn’t the only dismaying thing about the debate.
—The Editors, National Review, 28 June 2024
His evident delight in mocking Biden as a doddering old fool has inspired a robust marketplace of Republican imitators, who post clips of Biden’s every halting stutter or blank stare as proof of his senescence, while ignoring the many miscues of their own leader.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 13 June 2024
Aging, too, could be closely related to reproductive metabolism, adds Burger–perhaps the cost of bearing young speeds up an animal’s senescence.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 16 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for senescence
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Retired veteran Stacy Keach is drifting into senility, as well as frequent flashbacks to his Korean War service, while concerned librarian spouse June Squibb tries to keep him present in the here-and-now.Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
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Just as large majorities of the electorate were exposed to Biden’s onrushing senility, so will they be exposed to Harris’s numerous weaknesses.John Tamny, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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But not every child in that age range is ready for strength training.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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That theory is supported by the style of the necklace as well as the quality and age of the stones, the auction house Sotheby’s said in a press release.Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Even in his relative dotage, the 17-year vet is averaging 29.0 points on .533/.455/.813 shooting splits, 7.0 boards, 3.0 dimes, 1.8 blocks, and 1.0 swipes per contest — while playing a stunning 40 minutes per.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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Helen must have told it to herself, in her dotage, long after the ships had sailed home from Troy.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2024
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Cash provided by investing activities was $64.9 million, primarily from the sale or maturity of investments.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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In other maturities, U.S. 30-year yields fell 7.2 bps to 4.486% US30YT=RR.Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Senescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senescence. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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