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as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
you only pay for three CDs; the fourth one they give you is just gravy
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Recent Examples of gravy
Whether any scoring chances materialize, that’s gravy.
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
Available in paté recipes featuring beef, chicken, tuna or salmon, each capped with savory gravy.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Some of these deals include two eggs any style, a turkey club sandwich, biscuits and gravy, a hot dog, bratwurst, a chicken salad sandwich, a chipotle chicken sandwich, a pancake combo and a cheeseburger combo.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
New dishes include steak and eggs ($29), a hot honey chicken biscuit ($12), a veggie hash ($14) and biscuits and gravy ($10).
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
Available in paté recipes featuring beef, chicken, tuna or salmon, each capped with savory gravy.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Some of these deals include two eggs any style, a turkey club sandwich, biscuits and gravy, a hot dog, bratwurst, a chicken salad sandwich, a chipotle chicken sandwich, a pancake combo and a cheeseburger combo.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
New dishes include steak and eggs ($29), a hot honey chicken biscuit ($12), a veggie hash ($14) and biscuits and gravy ($10).
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
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The fried chicken chain is offering a new Dunk It Bucket, which includes two Original Recipe Tenders, one individual size of Secret Recipe Fries, five Mashed Potato Poppers, and your choice of three KFC sauces for $7.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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The all-day menu fuses Mediterranean and Asian flavors, highlighting Malagasy ingredients (think giant trevally served with XO sauce).—
Jen Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Mar. 2025
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The only fighter who scored a finish who didn’t get a bonus was Jamall Emmers.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Currently, the minimum pension, with an additional bonus, is less than $300, and pensions are updated monthly according to inflation.—
Manuela Castro,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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Well, what its dividend giveth, its share price taketh away—and then some!—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Other stocks that made Morgan Stanley’s list of potential dividend initiators include Deckers Outdoor , Veeva Systems , Arista Networks and UiPath .—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2025
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For example, payments made through a third-party network for a birthday or holiday or wedding gifts; for sharing the cost of a car ride or meal; or for paying a family member or roommate for a household bill aren’t taxable.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Even with its luxury focus, Laura Lendrum, CEO of Printemps America, said the store mixes in more approachable items for tourists or aspirational shoppers who may stop by for a cup of coffee or browse for a $50 gift.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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This festival is a nod to the Canada–Netherlands relationship and actually started when the Netherlands sent commemorative tulips to Canada as a gesture for their contributions to the liberation of the Netherlands during World War II as well as for hosting the Dutch royal family who were in exile.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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His contribution to boxing and beyond will never be forgotten.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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This set includes needle tips and cables of different sizes, allowing knitters to customize their tools for specific patterns, plus yarn, accessories and a stylish case to store it in – all for less than $30.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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The president’s promise to eliminate taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security will augment that number.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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