grayed

verb

variants also greyed
past tense of gray
as in evolved

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grayed
  1. evolved
  2. got on
  3. got along
  4. blossomed
  5. bloomed
  6. softened
  7. flowered
  8. opened
Verb
  • That concept evolved into Wednesday’s Wu-Day event, with the Boone becoming the centerpiece of the local celebration.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In the 1920s, the envelope combination evolved into cami-knickers, the undergarment that would define the postwar Jazz Age.
    — April White, JSTOR Daily, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of evolved
Verb
  • North Crowley’s defense held Aledo 83 total yards and negative 15 rushing yards in the first half, and got on the scoreboard with a 65 yard pick six from sophomore defensive back Braylen Cunningham.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The 26-year-old is seen as Flick’s dream striker and Deco got on board with the signing.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of got on
Verb
  • The children were all very close and everyone got along, with their parents remaining amicable even after having divorced, according to Mercer.
    — David K. Li, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But for the most part Cubs and Sox fans got along and treated each other with mutual respect.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of got along
Verb
  • What started 20 years ago as a football camp has blossomed into much more.
    — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The subscription streaming platform has blossomed into Sony’s biggest footprint in streaming and an engine of distinctive content for the company.
    — William Earl, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of blossomed
Verb
  • Across the archipelago’s more than seven thousand islands, countless sovereign communities once bloomed with distinct languages and traditions, until Spain claimed them all under a single name.
    — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Founded in 2009, the group has bloomed into a small empire—we’re talking nearly 70 of the South’s favorite restaurants, hotels, bars, and cafes, plus another dozen or so in development—with thoughtful intention.
    — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of bloomed
Verb
  • Bright notes of lemon, sweet orange, and bergamot are softened by lavender and verbena, giving the citrus opening a more rounded, aromatic quality.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The steak was crisp and deeply browned on the outside, with a tender, savory center underneath, and the blanket of brown gravy softened the crunchy crust and added a rich, salty flavor without overpowering the meat.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of softened
Verb
  • Staking helps protect tall or large-flowered dahlias from breakage and flopping over, especially after rain or strong wind.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • Here's what the experts say happens, and what to do if your plant has already flowered.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 15 May 2026
Definition of flowered
Verb
  • Mamdani opened the news conference by expressing his condolences to the victims and their families and thanking the officers who responded.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The April indictment accused the organization of secretly funneling millions of dollars in donor funds to informants embedded in violent extremist movements, using bank accounts opened for fictitious companies.
    — Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of opened
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“Grayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grayed. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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