grayed

variants also greyed
Definition of grayednext
past tense of gray
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Verb
  • The Wine Kitchen, originally conceived as a wine store, has evolved into a full-service, seasonal restaurant with wine as the focus and one of the most popular restaurants in Leesburg, Virginia.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The program has evolved, placing food at the heart of the experience with the new Culinary Voyage.
    Karen Gardiner, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Athletics got on the board in the second after All-Star Jacob Wilson hit an RBI single.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Rocchio got on base to lead off the fifth when first baseman Jonathan Aranda's botched a slow rolling grounder for an error and Steven Kwan followed with a double.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The relationship between Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton has always been painted as a rivalry, even back when Prince William and Prince Harry still got along.
    StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Apparently, the two had a friend-date dinner just a few nights before and got along really well, so Lala is caught off guard.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Nebraska Running back Jamal Rule blossomed in the spring and could be a major contributor at a position that lost 1,500-yard rusher Emmett Johnson.
    Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • As a run defender, his play recognition and full-extension physicality blossomed as a senior.
    Matt Moret, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In spring after the tree has bloomed, snip off a 3- to 5-inch branch, remove the bottom leaves, and dip the end in rooting hormone.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Place herb leaves on a baking sheet and roast in the oven until the herbs have dried and their aroma has bloomed, about 8 to 10 minutes.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This hit, however, has been softened by the fact that Robinhood has succeeded in growing other business lines, notably banking and prediction markets, allowing its overall revenue to remain steady.
    Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • When the roasted oysters arrive, their usual brininess is softened by a fragrant coconut curry and sharp Asiago cheese.
    Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But for a few shining decades around the turn of the 19th century, Hungary flowered, and nowhere more so than along Andrássy Avenue.
    Joshua Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Transplant amaryllis that flowered during the winter to the garden or grow in containers.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Eagles opened the draft with two fourth-round picks.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • His office opened an investigation into the county assessment department in July 2023, according to the report.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Grayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grayed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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