graying

variants also greying
Definition of grayingnext
present participle of gray

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for graying
Verb
  • The researchers envision this fungal innovation evolving beyond basic insulation into a versatile staple of modern construction.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Coldplay and evolving visibility Coldplay was the halftime show headliner in 2016, bringing out Beyoncé and Bruno Mars for a performance built around themes of unity, inclusion and joy.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • There were reports that the two weren’t getting along not so long ago, when Andrew was first stripped of his titles.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Feb. 2026
  • 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
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
  • Geisler notes that a single individual may manage care for aging parents while also coordinating medical needs for their children.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
  • But the other side of that is the Green Bay Way moves on from aging quarterbacks before they’re done to go with rising young ones — Brett Favre was dumped for Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers for Jordan Love.
    Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Liverpool’s new partnership is blossoming Liverpool have established a bad habit of conceding first this season.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
  • And then those pink shrubs with their little flowers, blossoming like islands of pink mist.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • For the warmer months, sit outside at The Garden for views of Aspen Mountain accompanied by blooming flowers around you.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Outdoors, the magnolias, camellias and winter roses are blooming, along with the first of spring’s showy daffodils, and the hiking trails are open.
    Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Graying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graying. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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