grayed

variants also greyed
past tense of gray

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grayed
Verb
  • According to interior designer Courtney Blanton, pool houses have really evolved due to modern technology with materials that last longer and are heartier.
    Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Cruise ship spas have evolved from simple massage rooms into comprehensive wellness centers.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • Spain finally got on the board after dominating possession and chances thus far.
    Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • During the show, Travis got on stage as one of the pop star's backup dancers before later snapping a selfie with William, George and Charlotte.
    Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • But the Gen-X icons reportedly got along swimmingly and have long referred to each other as husband and wife because of their wedding scene.
    Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
  • Despite evidence that the two got along well enough, rumors spread in Vienna after Mozart’s death that Salieri had poisoned him.
    Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • What started out as a friendship eventually blossomed into romance after bonding over food.
    Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • The actress and singer met Skrip by chance while the two were vacationing in Egypt, with Williams later recalling that their unexpected encounter blossomed into a lasting romance.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Mourinho moments bled over from Sky Sports to Sky News as the reality TV era bloomed in the 2000s.
    Jack Holmes, Vanity Fair, 23 June 2026
  • Roses bloomed in creamy peaches and pinks, rattled, in their buds, by an unusual wind.
    Paige Williams, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • The company disputed the vulnerability's severity, while the government's position softened amid industry criticism and fears of Chinese competitors gaining an advantage.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Think sharp crops softened by length, or longer cuts styled with a deliberate edge.
    Genesis Rivas, InStyle, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Here's what the experts say happens, and what to do if your plant has already flowered.
    Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 15 May 2026
  • Trim after the plant has flowered to avoid removing the next season’s blooms.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • San Diego opened a 2-0 lead when Miguel Andújar scored on Xander Bogaerts' double in the fourth.
    CBS News, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • It can be poured as an apéritif, opened with takeout or brought to the table alongside a simple piece of fish.
    Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
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“Grayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grayed. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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