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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
You guys know [head coach Jerry Kill], [offensive coordinator Tim Beck] is here.
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Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
And so, that was really fun to go through that experience with those guys.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Does this mean that you guys will finally be casting the role of Roman next season?
—Max Gao, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
But what's not foreign influence is when the European Union threatens billions of dollars withheld from Hungary because you guys protect your borders.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Where are the critics when bicycle delivery guys are sweeping in and out of multiple lanes of heavy traffic?
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Those guys visited the ninth inning a few times, too.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The running back position has gained steam around the NFL in recent years, and not just at the top of the food chain with guys such as Philadelphia Eagles’ Saquon Barkley, Baltimore Ravens’ Derrick Henry and Buffalo Bills’ James Cook.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Took the leap, moved to Norwood with two of the guys and my buddy Ben, and loved it.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
And so, that was really fun to go through that experience with those guys.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Does this mean that you guys will finally be casting the role of Roman next season?
—Max Gao, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
But what's not foreign influence is when the European Union threatens billions of dollars withheld from Hungary because you guys protect your borders.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Where are the critics when bicycle delivery guys are sweeping in and out of multiple lanes of heavy traffic?
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Those guys visited the ninth inning a few times, too.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The running back position has gained steam around the NFL in recent years, and not just at the top of the food chain with guys such as Philadelphia Eagles’ Saquon Barkley, Baltimore Ravens’ Derrick Henry and Buffalo Bills’ James Cook.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Took the leap, moved to Norwood with two of the guys and my buddy Ben, and loved it.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guys
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What also matters is that Ingram, who stood out for his quiet leadership even as a kid, chose to become a licensed social worker, a career that is made up of less than 5% African-American males.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Cancer rates are 30% higher in women aged 20-29 (55 versus 42 per 100,000) compared to males and nearly double in those aged 30-39 (161 versus 84 per 100,000), the American Cancer Society states.—
Tesfaye Negussie,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The two men spoke with disdain for Europe, and Szijjártó agreed to help in removing an Uzbek-Russian oligarch’s sister from a European sanctions list.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Within the Black community, men are more likely to be married than women, and Black women are more likely than Black men to be divorced, separated or widowed.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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No more identity months, DEI offices, dudes in dresses.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The latter is a direct shot at sexist record industry insiders, and some older dudes who come to their shows just to leer at them.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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And once on the other side of those things, Christy Martin began living a different kind of double life.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The implication is that she got distracted and failed to notice the most important things.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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Mike Brown apologizes for his French, ladies and gentlemen — particularly the children watching the MSG Networks’ Knicks postgame broadcast at home — but OG Anunoby has only been named to an NBA All-Defensive Team once in his career.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Well, gentlemen, thank you both for lending us your expertise for this conversation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Riverside County Department of Animal Services officials are seeking help from the public in locating a pair of dogs that were recently involved in an attack on a wild burro, part of a series of attacks on the creatures dating back to late 2025.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The house is falling apart, bats in the fireplace, ants marching unfazed across the floor, smells of dead creatures decaying in the walls.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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She became known as an influencer in the #MomTok community, a group of women from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sharing their lives on TikTok.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The right side is where your Shimano Tourney 7-speed trigger lives.—
Joe Salas
April 07,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Swank is also the chief development officer with Job One KC, an organization providing employment opportunities and community services for individuals with disabilities.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Guys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guys. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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