graying

verb

variants also greying
Definition of grayingnext
present participle of gray
as in evolving

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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
  1. evolving
  2. getting along
  3. getting on
  4. aging
  5. blossoming
  6. blooming
Verb
  • Continuous learning and reinvention are essential to remain relevant and valuable in this evolving landscape, ultimately making individuals more strategic and creative.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, that changing tally offers a unique lens on humanity's evolving understanding of the cosmos since 1776.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of evolving
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  • 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
Definition of getting along
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  • From the gratifying casual exchanges being experienced by anyone going to Fan Fest, getting on the KC Streetcar, happening upon visitors in restaurants or attending satellite festivities.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 4, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • In general, Ocasio-Cortez has been cautious with her endorsement strategy and, with a handful of exceptions, has stayed away from getting on the wrong side of Democratic leadership in Washington.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
Definition of getting on
Verb
  • New York City has bet heavily on converting aging office buildings into apartments to help ease a housing shortage.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • The new fleet will replace Canada’s four aging Victoria-class submarines, which were purchased secondhand from the United Kingdom in the late 1990s.
    — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of aging
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  • Then, Gilgeous-Alexander remained years away from blossoming into one of the league’s best scorers.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • By every metric, Blubaugh is blossoming into an almost indispensable piece of the Astros’ attempt to stay afloat in the American League playoff hunt.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of blossoming
Verb
  • The story follows one family who plants bulbs, seeds and seedlings to create a rainbow of blooming flowers.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • With a touch of your grandmother’s style and blooming flowers in every patch, this quilt is our favorite pick for Southern summers.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of blooming

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