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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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as in dark
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
a gray rainy day
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as in to get along
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Recent Examples of gray
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
During extra time, the cameras picked out a grey-haired man in the stands, holding a baby.
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
James Corbett uses Bokashi, a quickie Japanese rinse-away treatment designed for graying men, on his female brunette clients who want a gray blend without coming to his salon every few weeks.
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The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
If it's been at least 30 days, check if the filter appears dirty or gray.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
During extra time, the cameras picked out a grey-haired man in the stands, holding a baby.
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Verb
Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease that affects a wide range of plants, identifiable by white to gray powdery spots on plant surfaces.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
James Corbett uses Bokashi, a quickie Japanese rinse-away treatment designed for graying men, on his female brunette clients who want a gray blend without coming to his salon every few weeks.
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The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gray
Adjective
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Three people were in the silver Chevrolet truck, and all managed to escape with minor cuts and scrapes, the sheriff’s office said.
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Gomez looked on proudly while stunning in what appeared to be a one-shoulder, sparkly silver number, as seen in photos obtained by TMZ of Gomez leaving MSG.
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The top-of-the-line chef’s kitchen sports metallic cabinetry paired with dark marble countertops and backsplashes.
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These include rolled or folded leaf blades, a dark or blue tinge to the foliage, or lingering footprints after walking on the lawn.
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After that unfortunate meal, however, the group basically gets along for the rest of the day trip.
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One side is concerned with taking control of the Democratic Party, while the other just wants everybody within it to get along.
Adjective
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One of the details described the placement of Guthrie's Apple Watch with a white wrist band that was left on the floor next to her bed.
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Paltrow wore a black, strapless gown and buckled slippers, while Martin sported a two-tone brown-and-blue sweater over a white T-shirt, with brown corduroy pants and a stylishly thin belt.
Adjective
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Houssem Aouar finally spied a gap in the Austrian defence and sent Mahrez through to score, sparking jubilation before Sasa Kalajdzic’s header confirmed a ridiculous ending to a game that was dramatic, bleak and then dramatic again.
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Kehoe pointed to the state’s bleak finances in a statement explaining his cuts on Tuesday.
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Hike in pristine wilderness, go for a dip in Lake Siskiyou or Castle Lake, or get on a rushing river with a local outfitter.
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They’re heavily scheduled as working training vessels and ambassadors of goodwill, and merely getting on their itineraries required planning that began in April 2020.
Adjective
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To diagnose this pathogen, cut an infected stem and look for grayish slime inside the stem.
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That revealed that some 21 of the 39 white-grayish bones in Stratum 10 and all 32 from the layer below had been burned.
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The film breathes in a dynamic way, the last few beats taking a startling turn toward a somber wistfulness.
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The hilltop De Smet Cemetery strikes a somber note.
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“Gray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gray. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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