grayed

verb

variants also greyed
past tense of gray
as in evolved

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grayed
  1. evolved
  2. got on
  3. got along
  4. blossomed
  5. bloomed
  6. softened
  7. flowered
  8. opened
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  • As Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's politics have evolved — from combative outsider to pragmatic establishment leader — so, too, has her fashion sensibility.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The results show that evolved stars like IRS 3 can still produce dust and other materials important for the creation of future stars – even under the harsh conditions near a supermassive black hole.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of evolved
Verb
  • The Bulls got on the scoreboard straight after halftime, ending New Zealand's streak without conceding at 124 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • To help build that picture, Heinzerling and team got on court with Nadal, with camera operators dodging tennis balls and sliding and capturing moments of Nadal with his young son and wife at home.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of got on
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  • Frawley and Vance were better known as Fred and Ethel to millions of fans — and infamously never quite got along.
    — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026
  • McGonigle, DeBarberie said, was the type of kid who got along with all sorts of crowds.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of got along
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  • Anderson blossomed into one of the best defensive backs in the state with eight interceptions and 81 tackles, and Burkin rushed for 537 yards and five touchdowns.
    — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But his upcoming two-week run with pianist Bill O’Connell, a major force on New York City’s Latin jazz scene since the 1970s, blossomed out of a rare career convergence.
    — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of blossomed
Verb
  • Once salvia plants have bloomed and the stems have turned brown, cut them down to the basal leaves, and new flowers will appear.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Grandma’s white cardigan bloomed like a daisy against the green.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of bloomed
Verb
  • Advertisers were reluctant to run commercials during subsequent commemorations in the first few years following the attacks, but time has softened some of those concerns.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
  • To keep things cozy, Jenny softened the space with an ottoman and pair of leather chairs.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of softened
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  • Staking helps protect tall or large-flowered dahlias from breakage and flopping over, especially after rain or strong wind.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • Here's what the experts say happens, and what to do if your plant has already flowered.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 15 May 2026
Definition of flowered
Verb
  • The Invite opened in limited release on June 26 and expanded to theaters nationwide on July 10.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The move was made before the Rangers opened a road series against the Los Angeles Angels.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of opened
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