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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
  • Over the past several weeks, pressure mounted from members of Congress on both sides of the aisle to create legislation that helps regulate the rapidly evolving field of AI to ensure safety and to prevent harm to the public.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The donation allows leaders to more fluidly direct money based on the evolving circumstances inside Gaza.
    — James Pollard, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of evolving
Verb
  • The success of Oasis Live ’25 — and the fact that the brothers are still getting along well enough to do press for their documentary together — has sparked rumors of a further Oasis tour, perhaps next year.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Everyone’s getting along for now Two nights ago, my daughter refused to go to sleep well past her bedtime.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of getting along
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  • Police said video showed someone getting on the boat and leaving the area before the fire started.
    — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Today, a look at how some generative AI medical devices are getting on the market quickly.
    — Mario Aguilar, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of getting on
Verb
  • Though unanimously respected and resolutely opposed to Zionism, Barnston was aging.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Automakers are also grappling with certain skilled labor shortages and an aging human workforce—although the push to deploy more robots and AI has generated backlash from labor unions concerned about layoffs and pressure on worker compensation.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of aging
Verb
  • Now the extraordinary, blossoming Matisse faces in the direction of the original site for which it was designed, like a living memory.
    — George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Angels also would prefer not to replace Soriano from a blossoming corps of young arms.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of blossoming
Verb
  • Fall is ideal for dividing spring and summer bloomers, while spring suits fall-blooming plants.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
  • With black and white balloons covering the ceiling, dark red flowers blooming around the venue, and silver streamers gleaming in the candlelight, the soirée certainly paid homage to the label’s sophisticated uptown DNA.
    — Aaron Royce, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of blooming

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“Graying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graying. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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