graying

verb

variants also greying
Definition of grayingnext
present participle of gray
as in evolving

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Recent Examples of graying James Corbett uses Bokashi, a quickie Japanese rinse-away treatment designed for graying men, on his female brunette clients who want a gray blend without coming to his salon every few weeks. — The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graying
  1. evolving
  2. getting along
  3. getting on
  4. aging
  5. blossoming
  6. blooming
Verb
  • Prelude to The End arrives on the heels of last Friday’s release of The Black Parade (20th Anniversary), the landmark rock opera by the Jersey pop-punkers that’s considered one of the most influential in the ever-evolving emo genre.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2026
  • In senior living, where the needs of residents and families are constantly evolving, that mindset is essential.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of evolving
Verb
  • Despite not getting along from the get-go, Lexi and Ridge notice a spark between June and Dan and decide to set them up.
    — Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
  • As the Commander of the crew, my main responsibilities were to make sure the crew was safe, in good health and spirits, getting along well and on top of their work.
    — Michaela Musilova, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of getting along
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  • So my wife and I are getting on a plane, leaving our three children with a babysitter, and praying war won’t break out and strand us.
    — Jonathan Dekel, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The flight went on as planned, but these men knew my grandfather and heard that his daughters were getting on the plane.
    — Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of getting on
Verb
  • The referendum calls for the city to issue $450 million in bonds to allow the City of Miami to repair, modernize and replace aging police and fire-rescue facilities.
    — Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • At 41 years old and still playing at an elite level, some might say LeBron James is aging like a fine wine.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of aging
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  • Along with their blossoming personalities can come the acquisition of some frustrating new habits that can drive parents bananas.
    — Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The Jaguars offense is wayyy better than what the Bengals just faced, led by a blossoming Trevor Lawrence.
    — J.J. Bailey, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of blossoming
Verb
  • The Duomo is just five minutes on foot, and the Academy of Brera with its blooming Botanical Garden is even closer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In the spring, the blooming cherry trees that line the course’s exterior would take your breath away.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of blooming

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“Graying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graying. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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