gley

Definition of gleynext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gley
Noun
  • O'ahu resident Melanie Lee saw what's left of her house for the first time on Monday after the worst flooding Hawaii has seen in two decades turned parts of the islands' emerald communities into mud.
    Matt Gutman, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
  • For those aged 12 to 17, the resort’s new naturopathy program includes not only water massage, but also kids yoga, mud therapy and an iris assessment that reveals well-being insights.
    Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Findings show that the strength, appearance, and overall technical performance of the clay bricks will remain consistent, ensuring that sustainability gains are achieved without compromising performance standards.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Rich earth tones—clay, sand, and khaki—feel modern right now, offering a polished, understated alternative to traditional blue.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • As the train pulled into the precincts of Guilin, Martha and Joost gazed out the window at a series of pointy green hills poking up out of bright-orange soil.
    Cassandra Neyenesch, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Borlaug’s life reflects the kind of innovation that can grow from Iowa soil and reach far beyond it.
    Kate Levasseur, Des Moines Register, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Volunteers have been showing up from across Oahu and even from other islands to help clear away muck and debris, Pierce said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
  • This is music that’s grounded in the muck and the mire of mundane existence; escape is always just out of reach.
    Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • And the staff are available up to nine hours a day to lead on-property animal rescue adventures and oversee sand-castle building on the two private beaches.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Below, according to a San Francisco Chronicle video, in bold white letters on the sand, demonstrators displayed another message saying no to ICE, wars, lies and kings.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The rooms The rooms can best be described as minimalist but memorable, with a big emphasis on mood lighting, earth-toned velvet furniture, and photo-worthy vanity areas.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Some talk of getting off the train and kissing the earth.
    Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The bushy tropical plant does best in a mix of loam and sand, and prefers partial shade in very hot climates.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Is the soil a porous, well-draining loam, or a rocky clay that will be hard to dig in and harder to drain?
    Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Another technique used at Barone Pizzini is spraying kaolin, a white dust, on the leaves to improve photosynthesis and reflect solar rays.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The mask is also made with complexion-soothing oatmeal to treat redness and irritation, along with kaolin clay to gently, yet deeply penetrate your pores and exfoliate impurities.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Gley.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gley. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on gley

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster