grayed

variants also greyed
past tense of gray

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grayed
Verb
  • Like the dodo, the Rodrigues solitaire had evolved in an environment with few natural predators, which led it to lose the ability to fly.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Give familiar movements a makeover The brain has evolved to seek out novelty.
    Katy Bowman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
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
Verb
  • The pair relocated to Los Angeles and signed with Columbia Records, forming a group that opened for artists like the Byrds and Buffalo Springfield.
    Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The train station originally opened December 26, 1913.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Grayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grayed. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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