graying

variants also greying
present participle of gray

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Shepherd, who has contributed to the company’s acquisition phase and government and community relations efforts, will now also lead DBH’s evolving long-term growth strategy for ballparks.
    Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • While technology may still be evolving in some areas, a challenge also lies in adoption.
    Brad Rencher, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The bride-to-be revealed her guest list of 60 people includes her mom’s siblings, despite her dad not getting along with them.
    Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The residents have been getting along, but everyone is filled with anxious desire to leave and get back to their lives.
    Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Kehl was able to circumvent several layers of security in the building before getting on an elevator and reaching the 48th floor.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
  • However, Soto is better at getting on base via walks and has a slight boost with fWAR due to defense.
    Drew VonScio, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Some brand hawking anti-cellulite and anti-aging creams wants to get away from the negativity associated with its product and empower women.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
  • There was a new granddaughter to meet and an ailing and aging father to tend to.
    Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After blossoming into a superstar-level talent on the defensive side of the field in Dallas, Parsons will now play out his prime as a member of the Packers.
    Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Big Block also showed his blossoming daughter some love on Instagram, posting a picture of Riley posing on a pool table.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • So, get out your digging tools now—you’ll want to give these flowering beauties time to settle before the ground freezes.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Deadheading keeps them flowering for as long as possible.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Mums need moisture to stay healthy and continue blooming.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
  • This summer-blooming perennial can be divided in spring or fall, but since spring is so busy with many garden chores, why not do it this fall?
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Graying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graying. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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