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as in silver
of the color gray
the gray elephant and the gaudily dressed circus performer created a striking contrast
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2
as in dark
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
a gray rainy day
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also grey
as in to get along
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Recent Examples of gray
Isabel Debre, Sam Mednick, TIME, 25 Jan. 2025
For the post, which was posted on Witherspoon's TikTok account on Friday, Jan. 24, the actress, 48, and Ferrell, 57, wore coordinating black and gray outfits.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2024
Collier, 38, had a few graying hairs, evidence of her wisdom, Harwell said.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Wan-looking and wearing gray prison sweatsuits, some rode on supporters' shoulders.
—Isabel Debre, Sam Mednick, TIME, 25 Jan. 2025
For the post, which was posted on Witherspoon's TikTok account on Friday, Jan. 24, the actress, 48, and Ferrell, 57, wore coordinating black and gray outfits.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
Sporting a graying beard, black glasses and tan prison garb, Hoover sat quietly and without expression for most of the hearing, his wrists cuffed in front of him.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2024
Collier, 38, had a few graying hairs, evidence of her wisdom, Harwell said.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gray
Adjective
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Kira Essential Hoop Earrings A silver hoop is a must-have piece of jewelry, and the Kira Essential Hoop Earring is a classic style with a twist.—
Nina Derwin,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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On the eve of the indictments, Juarez posted to social media a picture of a peaceful scene: Himself on a large motorboat, a silver watch on his wrist, with a yellow and orange sun setting on the horizon behind him.—
Jakob Rodgers,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Yu Ting Yuan, the hotel's flagship restaurant, offers diners a contrasting tenor with its dark, brooding interior splashed with gold and blood red, fresh flower sprays of pussywillow, orchids, and amaryllis, and soaring ceilings.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Six students from Livingstone, clad in dark blue and black, lifted a weighted rope.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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On Thursday, Trump shrugged off the dispute, explaining that Musk and Altman just don't get along.—
Deepa Shivaram,
NPR,
24 Jan. 2025
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Dachshunds like Lady are known for being curious and friendly, getting along well with their owners and other dogs, according to the American Kennel Club.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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More white people claim the credit than Black people certainly.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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The only racial group that saw a decrease in suicide rates across age cohorts was non-Hispanic white people.—
Ellen Barry,
BostonGlobe.com,
11 Feb. 2023
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Matt Harrison, president of Kuka Home North America, which has a furniture manufacturing base in Monterrey, fears the future could be bleak.—
David Culver,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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The negotiations have seemingly stalled and the market for him is bleak.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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That effort started poorly as the Bucks scored a mere three points in the game’s first six minutes, looking very much like a team that had only been able to use the hotel fitness center and unable to get on a basketball court for three days.—
Eric Nehm,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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The president-elect spoke over the phone with two of the holdouts and convinced them to get on the team and vote for Johnson before the vote closed.—
Audrey Fahlberg,
National Review,
23 Jan. 2025
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The calculator is also available in five muted colors to better match your desk decor: off white, dark gray, grayish pink, grayish green, and grayish blue.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
16 Jan. 2025
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On a grayish Thursday afternoon in the East Village, Alan Cumming can be found at — where else? — Club Cumming.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2025
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But for now, Bannon is a fairly lonely voice shouting against AI velocity.—
Axios,
Axios,
18 Jan. 2025
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Some suggested ways to make the dog feel less lonely when Lauren isn't home, such as leaving the TV on.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Gray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gray. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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