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
  • The evolving strategy comes as fast-food chains brace for what could become one of the industry’s biggest long-term challenges.
    — Hallie Jackson, NBC news, 19 July 2026
  • After evolving from a waiver pickup into an All-Star starter and the league’s top fan selection, Clement has become one of the club's most respected voices.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of evolving
Verb
  • Much of the penultimate episode is about tying up loose ends and spending some wholesome time together before the eliminations inevitably begin, and … honestly, everyone is just getting along pretty well.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 July 2026
  • The former couple is reportedly not getting along at the moment, especially after Hewitt accused Davidson of being a deadbeat dad to their daughter, Scottie Rose.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 19 May 2026
Definition of getting along
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  • The trailer shows the Harrigans getting on the front foot in their latest war on the streets, with Conrad and Maeve walking brazenly into danger at one point firing at rivals.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 July 2026
  • From the gratifying casual exchanges being experienced by anyone going to Fan Fest, getting on the KC Streetcar, happening upon visitors in restaurants or attending satellite festivities.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 4, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Definition of getting on
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  • Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are aging out of the cover rotation and EA needs the next face locked down.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • It’s meant to inspire others interested in replacing their own aging seawalls with infrastructure that supports marine restoration.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of aging
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  • Some rookies — Christian Wilkins, Robert Hunt and Patrick Paul — benefitted from slow cooking, blossoming in time.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • And like 2025, the A’s find themselves well outside the playoff picture despite entering the season with the expectations to contend for the postseason with their talented roster littered with blossoming and accomplished sluggers.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of blossoming
Verb
  • The aspiring model was blooming in florals in the sculptural look, which featured a strapless bubble top paired with a sheer floor-length skirt, both of which were embroidered with purple and blue floral designs.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026
  • On a warm July afternoon near Fairbanks, a volunteer with the Alaska Bee Atlas kneels beside a patch of blooming fireweed, gently sweeping a net through the air.
    — Timothy Bundy, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
Definition of blooming

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