graying

variants also greying
present participle of gray

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for graying
Verb
  • The North Korean government has benefited from evolving surveillance technologies, while punishments have also become more severe, according to the report.
    Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Today’s media landscape has grown increasingly partisan, with many news organizations evolving into advocacy platforms that cater to and reinforce the beliefs of like-minded audiences.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Mullin and Gottheimer described each other as good friends, noting their daughters are even writing a children’s book together on the importance of getting along.
    Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Focus on getting along with others.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Parker gets a crew together including an old friend (LaKeith Stanfield) and a new ally (Rosa Salazar) to steal sunken treasure coming into New York, getting on the bad side of the mob and a billionaire.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
  • After several relatively normal visuals appear, including Ed at a roller rink and sitting at a diner across two women (both of whom appear to suspect something is wrong with him), the trailer then cuts to Ed getting on top of a corpse.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Zlotsky has seen the same story play out again and again, where a woman leaves work to care for her kids, comes back for a second chapter in her career and then, within a couple of years, leaves again to care for her aging parents.
    Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Fueled by an aging population and rising demand for long-term care, senior care and disability services are specifically projected to grow 21%, adding over 528,000 jobs by 2034.
    Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Shortly thereafter, Jenny and Olivia discover that they’ve both been impregnated by Connor, throwing a wrench in his and Olivia’s now-blossoming relationship.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Some teams look fantastic before melting down within a few weeks (2024 New Orleans Saints) and others can get off to a rough start before blossoming within the first two months (2024 Washington Commanders).
    Mike Kaye September 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In adequate growing conditions—sunny locations with well-draining soil—allium will bloom just as other flowering bulbs like tulips are fading.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Hawthorn Tea This tea is made from a flowering shrub or tree in the rose family.
    Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 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 19 Sep. 2025.

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