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as in people
a member of the human race
what would you guys like to order?
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Recent Examples of guys
Look at how powerful Clayton and the front office have handled the pitching staff as guys go up and down.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Great casting can make a show that much more revealing, and the guys walking it can help sell the fantasy on offer.
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Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
Young guys shoulder to shoulder with weekend warrior dad golfers.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Following his 2021 falling out with the Jackass guys, Bam Margera has no ill will toward the crew and their final onscreen outing.
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Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
These lights electrocute the good guys, too, in huge numbers.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Then, oh yeah, defenses can’t focus too much on those guys because of how much attention Joel Embiid commands.
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Tony Jones,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The guys are up to their usual tricks — like sneaking out of a casket — but the real headliner is the appearance of Alyssa Milano.
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 July 2026
There's still guys that will just excoriate me up there.
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Benjamin Vanhoose,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Great casting can make a show that much more revealing, and the guys walking it can help sell the fantasy on offer.
—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
Young guys shoulder to shoulder with weekend warrior dad golfers.
—
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Following his 2021 falling out with the Jackass guys, Bam Margera has no ill will toward the crew and their final onscreen outing.
—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
These lights electrocute the good guys, too, in huge numbers.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Then, oh yeah, defenses can’t focus too much on those guys because of how much attention Joel Embiid commands.
—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The guys are up to their usual tricks — like sneaking out of a casket — but the real headliner is the appearance of Alyssa Milano.
—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 July 2026
There's still guys that will just excoriate me up there.
—
Benjamin Vanhoose,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guys
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America, whose Constitution was formulated by white men, struggled to live up to its founding ideals in the days of slavery and displacement of Native Americans.
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The Royals finished 0-for-2 with runners in scoring position (RISP) Thursday and left five men on base.
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The birds — a female named Långet, and two males named Mames and Sindålu — made their home on the island with the six other birds in September 2024, marking the first time since 1988 that Guam kingfishers have lived in the wild.
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California is one of 23 states in the country that don't have laws to protect women's sports, and since 2014, has had a law in place to protect the rights of males to compete against females.
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Highlight reels are dominated by exceptional athletes doing exceptional things.
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Welcome back to Kick It, the AJC’s newsletter for all things World Cup.
Noun
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Mariana is not pleased to hear this, and he's got some rough-looking dudes with him.
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Even big dudes who've won Super Bowls can't help being little brothers.
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While oysters in space appear to be a newer research opportunity, Harrisburg states that humans have been eating these creatures for 100,000 years, based on archaeology findings.
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The majority are shaped like the animals — turtles, panthers, bear, birds and other creatures — that inhabited the region.
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The annual event comes with a strict dress code, including morning suits for gentlemen and certain styles of dress for ladies, while the array of memorable hats on display has become a standout moment.
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These gentlemen host pre-dinner festivities, singles dinner tables, and partner with singles at dance classes (usually Latin ballroom) and for evening dancing.
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Death caused by intentional self-harm claimed 48,824 lives in 2024.
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Wednesday marked one year since an explosion at a Northern California fireworks facility killed seven workers and changed the lives of their families forever.
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In addition, a 2024 CDCR report finds that people who spent a year or longer in a fire camp have lower recidivism rates compared to fire camp-eligible individuals who did not participate in fire camps.
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The consistency and structure the center strives for are qualities treatment professionals say can make a significant difference for individuals entering recovery for the first time.
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“Guys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guys. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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