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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
While you guys had staff inside laughing, pointing and even flicking off the crowd outside.
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Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Some guys are finding solace in extreme physical activity with expletive-laden barking from a drill sergeant to reclaim their manhood.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
But finding personal connections to all the 90-plus guys who filter through an NFL spring and summer eventually takes a toll.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
You guys couldn’t even agree on the Animals box all those years.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
The older guys on that team knew about Fambrough, yes, but the younger ones did not.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Our guys had a really, really good practice, really attentive, really focused.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
You guys should not wait for one minute about any of that.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
His performance reminds you that these athletes are just guys—teeming with testosterone, sure, but the good ones are attuned to the value of loyalty even within their competitiveness.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Some guys are finding solace in extreme physical activity with expletive-laden barking from a drill sergeant to reclaim their manhood.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
But finding personal connections to all the 90-plus guys who filter through an NFL spring and summer eventually takes a toll.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
You guys couldn’t even agree on the Animals box all those years.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
The older guys on that team knew about Fambrough, yes, but the younger ones did not.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Our guys had a really, really good practice, really attentive, really focused.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
You guys should not wait for one minute about any of that.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
His performance reminds you that these athletes are just guys—teeming with testosterone, sure, but the good ones are attuned to the value of loyalty even within their competitiveness.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guys
Noun
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In a long interview between training sessions in his gym, Wilson shared his insights, concerns, hopes and inspiration for American males.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The vast majority of whale sharks observed were also young males, researchers said.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For instance, when the Martins were broke, before Christy gained the attention of legendary boxing promoter Don King, Jim, played on screen in a terrifying performance by Ben Foster, would take her to motel rooms to spar with men who would pay for the opportunity.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Two South Florida men are behind bars on human smuggling charges after a group of migrants arrived in the Florida Keys earlier this week.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But there’s a reason that, as DeVille carefully tracks, the term indie evolved beyond the white-dudes-with-guitars stereotype to encompass a variety of rappers, R&B singers, and even low-wattage pop divas.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
29 Aug. 2025
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Believe me, rock and roll is just what a bunch of Black dudes did in East Texas, and no one’s giving them credit.—
Pat Blashill,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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If things do go long, Alcaraz will still back himself.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But now, the King and the royal family have received very sad news that will change things going forward.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That meant ladies could smile and wave with their makeup intact and gentlemen were comfortable in their suit jackets.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Finally, the 0/3 domino went into Purple 0 and the last open tile and that, ladies and gentlemen, was that.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Why not dogs or children or creatures from another planet?—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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The fossils prove that small, fragile creatures existed in the Mesozoic era.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The vigil was hosted at the Nepali Cultural and Spiritual Center, at 1212 Royal Parkway in Euless, on Monday night to honor the lives lost during an anti-corruption protest in Nepal.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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One of the biggest problems with the royal family is that there are too many people involved in their day-to-day lives.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The decision stems from a class action lawsuit filed during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the financial struggles of disabled individuals who lost part-time jobs.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Guys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guys. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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