gray
adjective
of a color between white and black; having a neutral hue.
graying
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present participleof gray.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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They are graying and a bit world-weary now as they file into a courtroom in Las Vegas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
But the graying population frequently demands more care than doctors can provide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
More recent new construction hasn’t replaced America’s graying housing stock, meaning the age of the median home is a record 44 years, according to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeff Schmid has found a silver lining in America’s graying demographics: All of those extra visits to the doctor are good for the economy.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
Her graying hair looks like she got in a fight with her pillows.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
