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also grey
1
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
Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 22 May 2025
By Friday, however, a low pressure system will sweep into the region, bringing with it the return of May gray and cooler temperatures, Schoenfeld said.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Johnny Depp is weathered and grayed in a first look at Day Drinker, his upcoming thriller with frequent collaborator Penélope Cruz.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The process was so intense for her that her hair gradually became gray as the shoot progressed.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 22 May 2025
By Friday, however, a low pressure system will sweep into the region, bringing with it the return of May gray and cooler temperatures, Schoenfeld said.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Verb
At a court appearance in March, Combs was seen in a beige-colored jumpsuit, with graying hair and a grey beard, as depicted in courtroom sketches.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Johnny Depp is weathered and grayed in a first look at Day Drinker, his upcoming thriller with frequent collaborator Penélope Cruz.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gray
Adjective
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The upper pot leans dramatic, thanks to the contrast of the scarlet–trim silver leaves of 'Jurassic Dino Dragon Fruit’ rex begonia, which play off the variegated English ivy and shrubby everlasting.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2025
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The actress paired her Dior little black dress with a pair of strappy sandal heels and accessorized with shimmering jewelry pieces, including a silver statement necklace.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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The videos look just like the photos, with unnatural colors and visible noise, especially in dark environments.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
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Related Stories All About Jalen Brunson's Parents, Sandra and Rick Brunson See Photos of Timothée Chalamet, Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal and More On May 16, Chalamet wore a Chrome Hearts tracksuit in a dark navy blue.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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By contrast, just 55 percent of parents who didn't get along with their ex said their children had adjusted well to the change.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Claver-Carone and people close to Rubio said they are puzzled by press reports in Argentina — whose officials Claver-Carone has crossed at times — suggesting his exit was due to the two Cuban Americans not getting along.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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More white people claim the credit than Black people certainly.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Black people make up about 14% of the U.S. population but are three times more likely to face hunger than white people, according to the Agriculture Department.—
Maya Eaglin,
NBC News,
11 Feb. 2023
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The latest Email Threat Trends Report from VIPRE paints a bleak picture.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Related article Putin just called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine, with the Russian art of the ‘no’ deal Ukraine in 2025 is a bleak prospect.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Her husband was probably the 5th to last person to get on the plane.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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The Dragons never could get on track as Marcus took the opener 5-0 at Dallas Baptist University.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The building on Kedzie Avenue between Humboldt Park and Palmer Square is one of the oldest used by the Gateway Foundation, and on a rainy day last week was filled with grayish light as residents moved among dorm-like rooms that each house one to four men.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead of being jet-black, his fur lightened and transformed into a grayish tint.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Health officials have said the United States is facing a mental health crisis, and in 2023, nearly 1 in 4 adults around the world reported feeling fairly or very lonely.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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Similarly, a cat was sent to a shelter after 10 years in a home after his owner passed away, leaving him lonely and searching for a new home.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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“Gray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gray. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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