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
Athena Sobhan, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
The remaining eight officers are slated to be arraigned on April 18, according to a release from Bonta's office.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Fewer than 10 officers have been fired and thousands are slated to lose their health insurance benefits, according to Bray.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
Zootopia 2 is slated for release on Nov. 26 with the studio’s new chief creative officer, Jared Bush, tapped to direct and write, with Disney vet Byron Howard also directing.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2025
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The 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue is slated for release later this year in the spring.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
The remaining eight officers are slated to be arraigned on April 18, according to a release from Bonta's office.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Fewer than 10 officers have been fired and thousands are slated to lose their health insurance benefits, according to Bray.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
Zootopia 2 is slated for release on Nov. 26 with the studio’s new chief creative officer, Jared Bush, tapped to direct and write, with Disney vet Byron Howard also directing.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slate
Adjective
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The gunman, described as Hispanic and wearing a grey hoodie, dark pants and white shoes, ran off down E. Houston St. No arrests have been made.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
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The pair were seen out hand in hand in Milan earlier in the day too, with Steinfeld in an oversized grey trench coat and Allen in a black sweatshirt.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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The tips were a deep, inky black shade, which slowly faded into charcoal gray, pale gray, and a smoky white at the base.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
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The color palette presented deep hues of gray, burgundy, chocolate, and classic navy, in addition to the brand’s signature ivory, accents of yellow, orange, and mint green in knitwear.—
WWD,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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 9 Mar. 2025.
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