grays

variants also greys
Definition of graysnext
present tense third-person singular of gray
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Verb
  • This plant flowers year-round and, like all abutilon cultivars, is not water needy.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Dinner gets on the table faster.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
  • Kyle says a teary good-bye to everyone, gets on a boat, and is let out in the deep blue water, heading back to civilization, heading over each rocking swell, not into the future, but somehow into the past.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • As the village erupts into full-scale panic, the emergency evolves into a darker mystery, forcing the cop to confront a seemingly impossible reality.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
  • Start with the method that feels most natural to you today, and adjust as your financial life evolves.
    Nick Perry, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • The winner advances to the Division 1 quarterfinals.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
  • Continue reading … RED STATE RUMBLE — Republican Ricketts wins GOP Primary in Nebraska, advances to key Senate showdown.
    , FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • What color blooms your hydrangeas will deliver is dependent on the pH level of the soil in which it's planted.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
  • Butterfly weed is a native to North America that blooms in mid to late summer, immediately luring butterflies and other pollinators with its nectar-rich flowers.
    Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
Verb
  • People ages 45 and over make up about 42% of the nation's population, and about 54% of the adults.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 9 May 2026
  • Skaters ages 6-11 showed off their nose grinds, kickflips and wall rides to an enthusiastic early crowd.
    Tony Le Calvez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • Robert is a funny, kind, and sweet boy who gets along well with others and loves to make new friends.
    CBS News, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Edwards said the room gets along well and is learning from one another.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Grays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grays. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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