grayed

verb

variants also greyed
Definition of grayednext
past tense of gray
as in evolved

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  1. evolved
  2. softened
  3. opened
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  • Initially celebrated as a spiritual observance commemorating the hope found in the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, Christmas has evolved to embrace universal themes of goodwill and generosity.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Over time, Hanukkah has evolved from a historical commemoration into a celebration of resilience — a key pillar of Jewish identity.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of evolved
Verb
  • McDermott has softened on those decisions recently.
    Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • While the emphasis on ESG has softened, the focus on sustainable, scalable growth remains a guiding principle.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of softened
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  • The train station originally opened December 26, 1913.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The film, which boasted a budget of $250 million, only opened to $32 million in the United States with mediocre reviews (the film currently has a 30% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes).
    Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of opened
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