grays

variants also greys
present tense third-person singular of gray

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grays
Verb
  • Billy reluctantly goes along with it, while Mary, watching far away in Scotland, folds her disappointment up like laundry and gets on with business of waiting for her two friends to snap out of it.
    Jessica Kiang, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
  • But Harold gets on famously with Duke William, at least until the Norman warlord decides to assert his claim to the English throne.
    Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • And despite the common misconception, goldenrod is not a source of seasonal allergies (ragweed, which blooms at the same time, is the real culprit).
    Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Hardy cyclamen is a perennial, which blooms in late summer to autumn with the leaves remaining evergreen throughout the winter.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As global animation evolves, a new generation of Chinese female creators is bringing powerful, culturally rich perspectives to the international stage.
    Maria Williams, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
  • What begins as a simple hunt quickly evolves into a game of vengeance and betrayal, with only one contestant destined to claim Monte Cristo’s riches.
    Ben Croll, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Bernie also gets along well with other dogs.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Everyone gets along really well.
    Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The film is being produced with the support of the If/Then initiative, which advances culture change by highlighting positive role models in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (or STEM).
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Continue reading … ACTION ON THE HILL – Senate advances $925B defense bill as federal workers go unpaid in shutdown.
    , FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Adults with children from 14 to 17 will no longer be exempt from a work requirement to receive benefits, and neither will people ages 55 through 64.
    Geoff Mulvihill, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Janvre is a guide with Speleoenology, a company whose name is a mash-up of spelunking and winetasting; walking next to her is company cofounder Raphaël Pommier, who ages his wine in local caves.
    Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Grays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grays. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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