grays

variants also greys
Definition of graysnext
present tense third-person singular of gray

Example Sentences

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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
  • Differing interpretations of dark matter’s meaning Some scientists, such as astrobiologist Adam Frank, warn that seeking sacredness in topics like dark matter might end in disappointment because science constantly evolves.
    Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
  • What Happens Next The White House has said no final decision has been made on deploying ground troops, but officials continue to face questions as the conflict evolves and costs mount.
    Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Operational hydrogen propulsion by the 2030s The company’s latest milestone advances Japan’s strategy to export both hydrogen ship technology and associated fuel-supply systems.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Under the current rules, no team that advances from the play-in to the playoffs has a chance to participate in the draft lottery and earn a top-four pick.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The former blooms every 2-5 years for a week, and the latter produces a flower every year that blooms for a day.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Everything blooms on Written Into Changes, the second album by Avalon Emerson & the Charm.
    Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • American men ages 19-25 were eligible to be drafted for Vietnam.
    George Petras, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Adults ages 50 through 64 made up around half of those ACA enrollees.
    Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Edwards said the room gets along well and is learning from one another.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Robert is a funny, kind, and sweet boy who gets along well with others and loves to make new friends.
    MARE Staff, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Grays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grays. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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