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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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2
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
PCMAG, 19 Feb. 2025
The snowboarder was last seen wearing an orange ski suit with blue accents on the top and a gray helmet, according to the post.
—Graeme Taskerud, The Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2025
Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
Quartzite offer a similar look as marble or granite, ranging from white to gray, with some shades of pink, red, yellow, or orange that may be present due to varying amount of iron oxide and other mineral impurities.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The bigger screen sizes each sit on two flat, narrow feet that are dark gray metal.
—PCMAG, 19 Feb. 2025
The snowboarder was last seen wearing an orange ski suit with blue accents on the top and a gray helmet, according to the post.
—Graeme Taskerud, The Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
His voice is a low grumble beneath a hoodie and graying beard.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
Quartzite offer a similar look as marble or granite, ranging from white to gray, with some shades of pink, red, yellow, or orange that may be present due to varying amount of iron oxide and other mineral impurities.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
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Treasures include antique oil paintings on old easels, silver teapots, bookcases, four-post beds, Persian rugs, fainting sofas, rattan porch chairs, and a smattering of estate accessories, from jewelry to furs, hats to small accouterments.—
Jenny Adams,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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The silver beaded detailing on her frock was striking.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
23 Feb. 2025
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But doctors have begun to suspect that this year's flu season—the most severe in over 15 years—has taken a yet darker turn for children.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Feb. 2025
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Master of maturation Andrea Wilson adds her own tasting notes, describing baking spice, dark fruit, toffee, fragrant citrus, and floral notes on the palate, followed by a round, complex finish.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Pawson was brought to the shelter for not getting along with other felines.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Well, that and getting Carl and Lindsay to get along.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 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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The picture looks bleak in the U.S. and in France the company is entering receivership.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2025
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The tiny graves at one end of the orphanage compound are a bleak reminder of what a future without USAID might look like for the children.—
Nicholas Komu,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Consider getting on a better diet or fitness regimen.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Makar got on the ice for the morning skate, but couldn’t ultimately make a go of it.—
Chris Johnston,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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How to Buy, Prepare, and Cook Scallops When buying fresh scallops, look for ones that are creamy beige to light pink in color, and steer clear of any that look yellowed or have grayish spots.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Dec. 2024
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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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Bill’s smarm has calcified into a kind of mad obsession; Hal is a starkly lonely and cowardly man.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2025
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Prepare For It To Be A Lonely Road I was told that entrepreneurship is a lonely road.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Gray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gray. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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