graying

variants also greying
Definition of grayingnext
present participle of gray

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for graying
Verb
  • There's some, but not overwhelming, evidence that dark energy is evolving.
    Big Think, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Beyond archaeology, Egypt’s travel landscape is rapidly evolving.
    Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • So far, the cat crew is getting along well and exploring their new home.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
  • However, when the students have difficulty getting along, a cheerleader named Addison (Meg Donnelly) and a zombie named Zed (Milo Manheim) team up to unite them.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Musselman and his staff were high on both early on – seems like others are getting on board with their evaluation.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
  • But simply getting on the long list far exceeded Alexan’s expectations.
    Jeff Banowetz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Around half a million New Yorkers live in aging buildings run by the city’s housing authority, known as NYCHA, which is the largest in the nation.
    Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
  • The shift that happens when aging Vinho Verde isn’t subtle.
    Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • And then those pink shrubs with their little flowers, blossoming like islands of pink mist.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Apatow and Nivola — who both have parents in the entertainment industry — have supported each other's blossoming acting careers, and Nivola previously thanked Apatow for flying to Thailand to see him film season 3 of The White Lotus.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Like any other bulb, the amaryllis needs its foliage to build its energy reserves for the next blooming period, says gardening expert Kelly Funk.
    Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
  • This year's gold medalists include an innovative little squash and a big-blooming dianthus.
    Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Graying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graying. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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