graying

variants also greying
Definition of grayingnext
present participle of gray

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for graying
Verb
  • See video … LISTEN Tune in as rising tensions with Iran spotlight growing threats from sleeper cells, lone actors, and evolving drone capabilities at home.
    , FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
  • These fruits — simultaneous conference titles in basketball and football, plus multiple track and field championships — are born of yearslong efforts to bolster Kennesaw’s brand and compete in an ever-evolving era of college sports.
    Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • But more recently the two have shown signs of getting along.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
  • But more recently the two have shown signs of getting along.
    Jim Mustian, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • And really just getting on the board first in these tournaments really matters.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
  • It’s reported that an average $222,222 salary is what players are getting on top of another unique piece of this league – equity.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • City officials said crews encountered unexpected conditions while removing aging infrastructure inside the pool, requiring additional time and specialized equipment.
    Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
  • The fleet will start replacing the Navy’s aging Ohio-class submarines by the 2030s and will remain operational till 2084.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Their blossoming friendship soon spirals into a war of passive aggression.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Popular trails include the two-day Shangarh to Pundrik Rishi Lake route and multiday treks like Neuli–Dhel or Gushaini–Rakhundi, which pass through mixed forests, blossoming village edges, and wide meadows.
    Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Spring has taken hold across Texas, with blooming flowers and budding trees signaling the season’s arrival — and giving families the perfect excuse to head out in search of scenic fields.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Hummingbirds migrate annually due to changes in food availability as flowers stop blooming in colder months.
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Graying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graying. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.

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