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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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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
PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
The mom of two was photographed with the rapper, who dressed to impress in a pinstripe collared shirt, gray two-piece suit and gingham overcoat (all Bottega Veneta).
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Oct. 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
Note that Bitdefender no longer installs the separate Traffic Light extension, as the online threat protection system aims to mark up search results with colored icons: green for safe, red for dangerous, and gray for not yet checked.
—PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
The mom of two was photographed with the rapper, who dressed to impress in a pinstripe collared shirt, gray two-piece suit and gingham overcoat (all Bottega Veneta).
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Oct. 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
Adjective
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The popular hangout also specializes in dark lagers and hoppy IPAs.—
Brad Japhe,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Hughes Fire broke out in the late morning and within hours charred more than 15 square miles of trees and brush, sending up plumes of dark smoke near Lake Castaic, a popular recreation area about 40 miles from the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires that are burning for a third week.—
Marcio Jose Sanchez,
Chicago Tribune,
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
Adjective
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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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Black people make up about 14% of the U.S. population but are three times more likely to face hunger than white people, according to the Agriculture Department.—
Maya Eaglin,
NBC News,
11 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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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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For many civilians, a future with both Israel and Hamas in the picture is bleak.—
Adam Rasgon,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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
Adjective
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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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Sadly, Jesse died in July 2024, leaving Ruben grief-stricken and lonely.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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The sun will undergo this process in around 5 billion years, ending its life as a lonely, cooling stellar ember.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Gray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gray. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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