graying

variants also greying
Definition of grayingnext
present participle of gray

Example Sentences

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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
Verb
  • For Wharry, those ideas reflect the unfinished and evolving nature of the space.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
  • As scientists continue analyzing the evolving CME situation, all eyes remain on region 4455, which still has the potential to unleash further strong solar flares in the coming days.
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • The ease of getting on and off the 190-guest vessel, combined with walkability to Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward and the late departure, made bonus sightseeing possible, something that would have been more challenging on many ocean cruises.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 June 2026
  • How long between Kyle saying that Carl was a mess and Lindsay getting on the phone to Uber Eats and pitching some spon-con about his being a mess?
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 May 2026
Verb
  • Moreover, compared to nearby countries that have counteracted the economic effects of aging populations with new immigrants and their children, Italy has set more hurdles on the path to citizenship for those without native ancestry, even if they are born in the country.
    Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
  • For now, Brown-Forman says there should be no disruption to Slane whiskey availability because the company has enough mature stock already aging.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • The early heat prompted some domestic crops to begin blossoming weeks ahead of schedule instead of remaining dormant throughout the winter, leaving them exposed to subsequent frosts, according to Brad Rippey, a USDA meteorologist.
    Bloomberg, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
  • There are blossoming psychedelic flowers that would be more interesting-looking if they’d been grabbed from an old clip-art book.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 May 2026
Verb
  • Cut stems back by one-third of their height after the first flush of flowers fades in early summer to spur the plant continue blooming.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
  • Your garden will be a show-stopper all season thanks to these long-blooming flowers.
    Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026

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“Graying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graying. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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