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• present participle of green.

greening

American  

[gree-ning] / ˈgri nɪŋ /

noun

1. any variety of apple whose skin is green when ripe.

2. the return or revival of youthful characteristics.

   the greening of America.

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greening British  

/ ˈɡriːnɪŋ /

noun

1. the process of making or becoming more aware of environmental considerations

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Etymology

Origin of greening

First recorded in 1590–1600; green + -ing ¹

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Example Sentences

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greening

All of these took a toll on the industry, but none of them proved as ruinous as citrus greening, a disease that clogs trees’ vascular systems, choking off water and nutrients.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

About a decade ago, with greening pushing him toward bankruptcy, Rucks began diversifying: blueberries, bamboo, ornamental plants.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

So experts said countries across the region should further insulate energy systems against more frequent disruptive weather events by diversifying and greening their grids.

From Barron's ● May 5, 2026

Her priorities have included early education expansion, school greening improvements, literacy through phonics training, protecting immigrant students and focusing more budget resources on the highest-need schools.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026

Outside, where there should have been a long, windowless hall with dark green numbered doors leading into other apartments, there was a greening field and a lowering sky.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen

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