GRAYS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

grays

verb

variants also greys

present tense third-person singular of gray

as in flowers

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This plant flowers year-round and, like all abutilon cultivars, is not water needy.

— Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026

Definition of flowers

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Crypto has long been considered, correctly so, an technical issue, but continues to represent interesting accounting and reporting challenges as the industry evolves.

— Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
That adaptability could become increasingly important as drone technology evolves.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of evolves

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Eiren’s pick now advances to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which will winnow submissions from countries around the world down to a shortlist of 15 films before narrowing to five nominees.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
The board’s vote advances the proposal and allows Port officials to continue working on agreements with the Plaza owners.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of advances

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For woody flowering perennials such as azaleas and hydrangeas, if the plant blooms before May, prune after flowering; if the plant blooms after May, prune just before spring growth occurs (usually around February or early March).

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026
Plan your visit for the summer, specifically mid-June to early September, when the region blooms with sea life and the parks are fully accessible.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of blooms

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Time Out Youth serves LGBTQ young people ages 13 to 24 in Charlotte and surrounding communities.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026
Students ages 14 to 16 will be allowed to use AI cautiously under teacher supervision, while those ages 17 to 19 will be taught to use the technology in preparation for higher education and work.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of ages

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Who gets along with who, who is fighting with who, and how the dynamics within the family have shifted.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026
While on Field Trips with volunteers, Diamond has also proven to be an extremely great walker, calm in the car and gets along great with kids and other dogs who match her serene lifestyle.

— Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 July 2026

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