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as in people
a member of the human race
what would you guys like to order?
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Recent Examples of guys
Take Danielle, for instance, who dated Robert and a number of guys who barely appeared during her time on the show.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 June 2026
In the second inning, back-to-back singles by Dalton Rushing and Alex Freeland – those guys at the bottom of the lineup – put two runners on when Ohtani sent another liner into the right field corner, this time for a triple.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Rebecca's going to be here next month, guys.
—Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
He gets reacquainted 15 years later with his Sword of Power along with childhood chum Teela (Camila Mendes), who’s brainier and brawnier than the majority of the guys, and his former Man-at-Arms Duncan (Idris Elba), the former protector of Adam’s family.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
More than 4,000 guys entered, seeking to change location.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
No surprise to see that first choice for Masters of the Universe is best with guys over 25, as the franchise had its heyday in the 1980s with men now over 40.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Dead-end conflict is where the hero and the villain, the good guys and the bad guys, essentially never have any opportunity for movement or reconciliation at the end of the story.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 June 2026
There is clear logic in his hitting near guys who are getting on base.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 June 2026
In the second inning, back-to-back singles by Dalton Rushing and Alex Freeland – those guys at the bottom of the lineup – put two runners on when Ohtani sent another liner into the right field corner, this time for a triple.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Rebecca's going to be here next month, guys.
—Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
He gets reacquainted 15 years later with his Sword of Power along with childhood chum Teela (Camila Mendes), who’s brainier and brawnier than the majority of the guys, and his former Man-at-Arms Duncan (Idris Elba), the former protector of Adam’s family.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
More than 4,000 guys entered, seeking to change location.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
No surprise to see that first choice for Masters of the Universe is best with guys over 25, as the franchise had its heyday in the 1980s with men now over 40.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Dead-end conflict is where the hero and the villain, the good guys and the bad guys, essentially never have any opportunity for movement or reconciliation at the end of the story.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 June 2026
There is clear logic in his hitting near guys who are getting on base.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guys
Noun
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Since only female mosquitoes bite, releasing males wouldn't increase the biting populations.—
Kimberly Miller,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The mass release of dud studs elbows out fertile males, preventing them from mating with females, which generally only mate once.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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The man was heading home when two men pulled him over on the 110 Freeway onramp from Redondo Beach Boulevard, according to the plea agreement.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Four Los Angeles County men tied to the gang MS-13 have been convicted of killing three people with machetes in the Angeles National Forest.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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Hopefully, the dudes buy into him.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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No sub-tweeting, no digs in the press, just two dudes with a minor disagreement hashing it out man-to-man and then moving on.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Jonathan liked to drop in on patients, ask how things were going.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Kenny is going through her things and counts 26 black T-shirts.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Deborah Vance, who did NOT die, ladies and gentlemen and they/thems!—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Jeff Shi of Wolves, ladies and gentlemen.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Hummingbirds are hungry little creatures.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Friends, family, Make-A-Wish and school staff partied with Rylan in celebration of his love for furry creatures.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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The backstory This historic, neo-Gothic style building has held many lives, first as the national savings bank and later as a music conservatory.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Although Nilsson would likely disagree, her work affirms that all of us are drifting toward oblivion, with the best days of our lives like so much confetti in the wind.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The Bakersfield Police Department said two hostages had been safely released and that all remaining individuals were in good health as of Tuesday evening.—
Greg Wehner , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Excess protein may accelerate kidney function decline in individuals with conditions such as chronic kidney disease, Jaisinghani cautions.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Guys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guys. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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