grayed

variants also greyed
Definition of grayednext
past tense of gray

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grayed
Verb
  • Individualized Wellness The bath has evolved from a spa-like retreat to a space designed for personalized wellness, becoming one of the most customizable areas in the home.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The college has offered the training for decades, and its Automotive and Related Technology program has evolved with industry changes — including the advent of fuel injection, airbags and the rise of electric vehicles.
    Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Started with grant funding in 2015, the vision grew as businesses, museums, and families got on board with their versions.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The team dealt with some tough injury luck and never got on a roll.
    Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • One couple instantly agreed as their dog and Bugatti had met before and got along with each other.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
  • According to Pershing seventh-graders Bennett Kennedy and Ryan Sitz, Andrew was known as a nice kid who got along with a lot of people.
    Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Formerly a forlorn strip of shipping warehouses and camping shops, the Karaköy neighborhood has blossomed in the last decade into a colorful area of restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries.
    Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
  • After squaring off in the ring, the two developed a long-term friendship that eventually blossomed into a romantic relationship.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Metropolitan centers bloomed on their coastlines, and their core habitat transformed into a bustling waterway.
    Kelso Harper, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
  • The promise of that sterling endorsement bloomed this year with Davis’ second solo album.
    Jenn Pelly, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Add bell pepper, onion, scallions; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.
    Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
  • But that’s also true of every Democrat who won on Tuesday — including Mamdani himself, who has softened some of his stances on policing including past calls to defund the NYPD and build no new jails.
    Samantha Riedel, Them., 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Julianne cited her sisters' accomplishments in their own fields, as well as their flourishing personal lives, as a reason why the sadness never flowered into full-on resentment.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
  • How has that crop flowered, developed, and matured?
    Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Pruneyard Cinemas opened to a lot of fanfare in 2018, but its owners have been running uphill — and losing ground — since the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns.
    Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The business initially opened as a supply store, then added a taproom and eventually a restaurant.
    Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Grayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grayed. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.

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