graying

variants also greying
present participle of gray

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for graying
Verb
  • How have your partnerships — romantic, professional, or otherwise — been evolving?
    Colin Bedell, Them, 14 Mar. 2025
  • However, these incidents underscore the importance of regularly updating your devices to stay protected against evolving threats.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Health experts worry there won’t be enough healthcare providers to meet the needs of an aging population.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Mizuho analysts echoed a similar sentiment last week, referencing an aging population of American seniors with older homes who are expected to be catalysts in the category of home improvement spending down the line.
    Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Graying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graying. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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