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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

Florida’s orange production is down 95% since the arrival of a disease called citrus greening, which causes fruit to drop before it is ripe, and leaves it tasting bitter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

The other puts a harmless virus into trees to help them resist the citrus greening.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

Similar greening projects are planned or underway at several other schools across Westlake, Koreatown and Pico Union, according to LAUSD.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 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

I did not return to the merry-go-round until the snow was gone and the grass was greening among the stumps.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli

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