as in to list
to put (someone or something) on a list
you've been slated for a three o'clock interview
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
ready to slate anyone who disagreed
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as in grey
of the color gray
the slate sky was a sure sign of rain
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Recent Examples of slate
Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 21 Feb. 2025
The renewal news comes ahead of the show’s Season 1 finale, which is slated to begin streaming on Tuesday, March 4.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Feb. 2025
Lori Harvey’s Edit is the first installment in a rollout which is slated to feature different voices and perspectives who will bring their individual take to Elisa Johnson.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 20 Feb. 2025
With kickoff slated for 6:30 p.m. Sunday on FOX, the showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles is chock full of storylines.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
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But some of its stores now slated to close have been losing money for years, and the potential bankruptcy, which is expected to kick off in March, would rely on a qualified buyer purchasing its remaining stores, according to Bloomberg News.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 21 Feb. 2025
The renewal news comes ahead of the show’s Season 1 finale, which is slated to begin streaming on Tuesday, March 4.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Feb. 2025
Lori Harvey’s Edit is the first installment in a rollout which is slated to feature different voices and perspectives who will bring their individual take to Elisa Johnson.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 20 Feb. 2025
With kickoff slated for 6:30 p.m. Sunday on FOX, the showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles is chock full of storylines.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slate
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A couple driving on Evansville Avenue in Meriden around 11 a.m. on Saturday reportedly spotted something grey in a pile of snow just past the Markham Airport on the north side of the road next to the large field of solar panels.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2025
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On Dishwasher-Safe Items There are obvious no-nos, such as electronic kitchen gear, but Bovard says that there are other products that have grey areas.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
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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
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The bigger screen sizes each sit on two flat, narrow feet that are dark gray metal.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
19 Feb. 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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“Slate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slate. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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