greening

noun

green·​ing ˈgrē-niŋ How to pronounce greening (audio)
: any of several green-skinned apples

Examples of greening in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Nature Conservancy raised substantial money for the trees, and dedicated expertise to the planning, implementation, and maintenance of the greening effort. Bill Frist, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Climate consequences The northward shift of the ITCZ and the greening of the Sahara likely have two catalysts: the transition from El Niño to La Niña and worsening climate change. Devika Rao, theweek, 27 Sep. 2024 The study, published in March in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found migration and timing for some species were more closely related to the long-term average date for peak spring greening and leaf out rather than its current timing. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 22 Sep. 2024 Some have faith that ongoing research will find a cure for citrus greening, which would go a long way toward recovery. Ayurella Horn-Muller, WIRED, 3 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for greening 

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Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of greening was in 1577

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“Greening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greening. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

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