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
Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
According to the trailer, the console is slated for release later this year.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
Lionsgate Television produces House of Ashur, which is slated to premiere in the fall.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
The project is slated to be built on the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet near the border of India at a cost of US$137 billion.
—Joe Salas, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2025
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The swearing-in ceremony, which was slated to begin at noon with Vice President-elect Vance going first and Trump to follow, will be in the Capitol Rotunda.
—Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
According to the trailer, the console is slated for release later this year.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
Lionsgate Television produces House of Ashur, which is slated to premiere in the fall.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
The project is slated to be built on the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet near the border of India at a cost of US$137 billion.
—Joe Salas, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slate
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How to Deep-Clean Your Hairbrush What's that grey lint covering your hairbrush?—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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Nine beaches across Sydney were closed on January 14 after the marble-sized white and grey balls started washing up along the shore, leaving authorities and scientists alike stumped as to their origins.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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While the blanket is still in-stock in beige and gray, sizes are selling out fast.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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Wan-looking and wearing gray prison sweatsuits, some donned Hamas headbands given to them by the crowd and rode on supporters' shoulders.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Kira Essential Hoop Earrings A silver hoop is a must-have piece of jewelry, and the Kira Essential Hoop Earring is a classic style with a twist.—
Nina Derwin,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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On the eve of the indictments, Juarez posted to social media a picture of a peaceful scene: Himself on a large motorboat, a silver watch on his wrist, with a yellow and orange sun setting on the horizon behind him.—
Jakob Rodgers,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Slate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slate. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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