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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
The Hoosiers are the bad guys, the bullies come to take your pride and your lunch money, albeit politely.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Wouldn’t be surprised if a few cheerleaders and equipment guys are looking to leave, too.
—Mac Engel
january 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
The Danny & Coop’s guys sat on the couch and asked the anchors for their thoughts on the cheesesteaks before reflecting on the restaurant’s one-year milestone.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
That to me personifies this team right now – a bunch of guys who are selfless.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The fandom is so proud and protective of you guys.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
In the second half, our guys took over, Josiah being one of them.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
But his role in Sense and Sensibility finally provided him the chance to play one of the good guys.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Two guys sat on New York public transit, talking into little mics attached to their Metro cards.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Wouldn’t be surprised if a few cheerleaders and equipment guys are looking to leave, too.
—Mac Engel
january 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
The Danny & Coop’s guys sat on the couch and asked the anchors for their thoughts on the cheesesteaks before reflecting on the restaurant’s one-year milestone.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
That to me personifies this team right now – a bunch of guys who are selfless.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The fandom is so proud and protective of you guys.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
In the second half, our guys took over, Josiah being one of them.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
But his role in Sense and Sensibility finally provided him the chance to play one of the good guys.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Two guys sat on New York public transit, talking into little mics attached to their Metro cards.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guys
Noun
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In a society where boys and young men, particularly Black and brown males, feel overlooked, ostracized and dismissed, this school represents a safe space.—
Walter Fields,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Jan. 2026
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All of the signees are Republicans, as almost all Democrat lawmakers across the nation have remained firmly in support of allowing biological males to compete in girls' and women's sports.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Campbell, one of the fastest men in college football, has six touchdown catches this season of 50 or more yards, including the 65-yard play that gave Sac State a 14-7 lead over the Vikings.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Two men have been arrested in connection with a fatal daytime shooting in Avondale.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Unidentified plainclothes dudes then dragged her out of the high school auditorium while other Idahoans watched — some in amusement, others not so much.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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And these guys are … these are bad dudes.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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However, Chuba Hubbard’s calf injury in the second quarter of the season opened things up for Dowdle to emerge.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Klaiber took those things and molded Lehman into an Olympian, at times pushing boundaries and pushing Lehman to the brink.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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So, ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my grandmommy, Diana Ross.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
1 Jan. 2026
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There were more gentlemen that asked for her assistance that evening, Margolyes divulged.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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In the absence of whales, sucker fish avoid predators by seeking other large creatures to latch onto, including manta rays, dolphins and unlucky scuba divers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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That means algae could grow in larger volumes, feeding more creatures and even possibly shifting how carbon moves through the ocean.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Episode 3 ended with Ron, Eric Nam, Kristen Kish, and Caroline Stanbury all tied to trees and hilariously pleading for their lives while the Traitors and a masked executioner all just kind of stood there awkwardly.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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What happened next was the drive of Beck’s and the Hurricanes’ lives.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And when unlawful acts are committed, hold individuals accountable.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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To date, more than 30 individuals have been prosecuted and convicted.—
Chase Jordan
January 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Guys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guys. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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