grays

variants also greys
Definition of graysnext
present tense third-person singular of gray
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Verb
  • Kyle says a teary good-bye to everyone, gets on a boat, and is let out in the deep blue water, heading back to civilization, heading over each rocking swell, not into the future, but somehow into the past.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Twice thwarted, Beth sighs, says yes, and gets on with the business of living.
    Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Romantically, a casual conversation could reveal undeniable chemistry, or maybe a connection with a friend evolves into something deeper.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The ground stop, tied to thunderstorms in the area, was scheduled to remain in effect through late morning, with a medium chance it could be extended depending on how the weather evolves.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • And here is where this story just advances from new layer upon new layer.
    Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The winner advances to a noon final.
    Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The longaniza breakfast taco lands hot in my hands, the tortilla still steaming, folded around spicy sausage and eggs with a tomato-rich salsa that blooms slowly with heat.
    Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Every seasoned gardener knows the particular satisfaction of coaxing beauty from unlikely places — a stubborn perennial that finally blooms, a shaded corner that transforms with the right groundcover.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The headline recommendation is that all average-risk women ages 50 to 74 should get a screening mammogram every two years.
    Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Children ages 3 to 17 years old have a fundraising requirement of $20.
    Marcella Baietto, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Robert is a funny, kind, and sweet boy who gets along well with others and loves to make new friends.
    CBS News, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Edwards said the room gets along well and is learning from one another.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Grays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grays. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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