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
  • Pratt, who is the author of two books on wildlife and holds lectures on getting along with the natural world, said there is something bigger at stake than removing mountain lions from the Santa Monica or Santa Ana mountains.
    Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Sure, there is a lot of interest in the feuds—are Charles and Harry getting along these days?
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Jan. 2026
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
  • The Leafs find themselves with a team that’s aging and slowing.
    Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
  • An 80-acre bayfront site, once home to Burger King’s global headquarters, is set to be transformed from an aging office park into an expansive mixed-use development.
    Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 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
  • As a 20-year-old, Taylor Barnard raced with chutzpah and still blooming talent in getting two poles and five podium finishes for Neom McLaren.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Many fruit trees are blooming; complete normal pruning early this month.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Graying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graying. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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