graying

variants also greying
Definition of grayingnext
present participle of gray

Example Sentences

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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
Verb
  • This collaboration reflects Sooka’s commitment to expanding our content ecosystem with innovative, mobile-first formats that resonate with evolving viewing habits.
    Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 June 2026
  • Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.
    Diana Olick, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Nicholas Elliott Sometimes, the best way to demonstrate your interpreter bona fides is by getting along with a filmmaker who’s notorious for being difficult.
    Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • There are few things in this world more sanctimonious and hypocritical than left-wing sportswriters getting on their faux moral high horse.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
  • With season two taking its time getting on the air, the field of potential Best Comedy nominees this year was looking rather stale — until Widow’s Bay premiered.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • The film stars Crowe as an ageing club owner whose dreams of selling-up and retiring are scuppered when an masked robber cleans out the business.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 June 2026
  • By removing the liquid filling stage entirely and accelerating the subsequent chemical formation and aging protocols, the production timeline for these steps is shortened by two-thirds.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • The new Mini House Caravan from Turkish company Ortsan Outdoor does both things, rolling to camp as a compact caravan before blossoming open to nearly triple its living space.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 June 2026
  • Completed in 2018, the Queen’s Window depicts a landscape of blossoming hawthorn trees in hues of blue, green, yellow, orange, pink and red.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • There are lots of attractive annuals that brighten up gardens with their spring-blooming flowers.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
  • Tiny butterflies, identifiable by species, flit among blooming epiphytes; red-breasted meadowlarks take to the air; an emerald-green quetzal perches on a branch.
    Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026

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“Graying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graying. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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