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also grey
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as in silver
of the color gray
the gray elephant and the gaudily dressed circus performer created a striking contrast
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2
as in dark
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
a gray rainy day
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also grey
as in to get along
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Recent Examples of gray
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The official flag is scarlet with the Corps emblem in gray and gold.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Brody Miller, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Their bodies can vary in color from tan and brown to gray and black.
—Kirsten Fiscus, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Now working in his former office, Agnes navigates panic attacks and triggered memories with the help of her best friend (Naomi Ackie) and an adorable gray cat.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The official flag is scarlet with the Corps emblem in gray and gold.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
Over the next four hours, those blue bars turned to gray.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Their bodies can vary in color from tan and brown to gray and black.
—Kirsten Fiscus, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gray
Adjective
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The swan-neck tap, with its two silver wings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Curated by Spanish designers Antonio Burillo and Juan Carlos Fernández, the blue dress was adorned with the silver Order of Oman collar to commemorate the sultan and prime minister of Oman’s visit.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The sky was cloudless and dark with the moon’s light now below the horizon.—
Sheeka Sanahori,
Outside,
11 Nov. 2025
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Bordered by antique wood pillar columns, the custom wood and glass front doors lead into a rotunda foyer displaying dark polished hardwood floors that run throughout the interiors.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Paola says Teddy gets along well with his pack of pals.—
Chandler Boese,
Kansas City Star,
4 Nov. 2025
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Why can’t every country get along with each other?—
Kaleb Demerew,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In the reunion episode, which aired Wednesday, Stause alleged that Davis had made disparaging comments about the use of gender-neutral pronouns and defended the practice of white people singing along to the N-word in music.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
7 Nov. 2025
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True Ipomea batatas has bright orange flesh (although modern varieties have much more intense colors than older forms), occasionally white and rarely purple.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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When everything looks bleak, a woman holds it up victoriously.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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New York — US stocks closed lower Thursday as concerns mounted about expensive tech stocks, and a risk-off sentiment spread through markets after new data showed a bleak outlook for the job market.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Too $hort getting on it was just like the icing on the cake.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The team dealt with some tough injury luck and never got on a roll.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Compared to cotton’s highs and lows and texturized appearance, TENCEL™ created a shinier look, drapey hand and grayish shade.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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Medieval Europe, an era that gave us heraldry, court jesters, and troubadours, is rendered in dull, grayish brown hues.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With so many comedy writers on the bill, the Broder tribute was no somber affair.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
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As is tradition, all the women were dressed in black ensembles to mark the somber occasion, which commemorates members of the military from Britain and the Commonwealth who have died in battle.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Gray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gray. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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