age
noun
the length of time during which a being or thing has existed; length of life or existence to the time spoken of or referred to.
are aging
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present progressiveof age.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Consumer demand is shrinking because boomers — the industry’s biggest fans — are aging out of the wine market.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
As scientists get a better handle on how fast dogs are aging, they are also looking for ways to slow age-related decline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
At 18, most foster children are aging out of the system and facing an uncertain financial future.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
Both players are aging and expendable and it seems like the Dodgers would be fine without them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2026
“And they are aging, albeit extremely slowly. How are you moving the circus?”
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
