as in to schedule
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
Emily Blackwood, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
In keeping with the film’s religious themes, Part One will release on Good Friday, March 26, 2027, with Part Two slated to open 40 days later on Ascension Day, Thursday, May 6, 2027.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
Kugler, who was nominated by former President Joe Biden, was slated to serve until early next year.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
The deal—which comes a month after KKR agreed to buy Zenith Energy, one of Australia’s largest independent power producers—is slated to be completed later this year, subject to regulatory approvals.
—Yessar Rosendar, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Though members of the show’s creative team are returning (including Berg as director, Jason Katims as showrunner and Brian Grazer as executive producer), the new iteration of Friday Night Lights is slated to feature an all-new cast.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
In keeping with the film’s religious themes, Part One will release on Good Friday, March 26, 2027, with Part Two slated to open 40 days later on Ascension Day, Thursday, May 6, 2027.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
Kugler, who was nominated by former President Joe Biden, was slated to serve until early next year.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
The deal—which comes a month after KKR agreed to buy Zenith Energy, one of Australia’s largest independent power producers—is slated to be completed later this year, subject to regulatory approvals.
—Yessar Rosendar, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Dark grey smoke could be seen billowing as the explosion occurred during a time-lapse video shared by ABC affiliate WTAE.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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The former Michigan Wolverine led the grey team, coached by UConn’s associate head coach Kimani Young, to a blowout, 73-36 win over first-year assistant Mike Nardi’s blue squad.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
8 Aug. 2025
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It was described as a gray Ford Expedition, according to the call log.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Aug. 2025
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The shots came from a gray Dodge Charger just before 7 a.m. Sheriff’s officials said a caller told dispatchers they were fired upon after yelling at the Dodge’s driver for throwing trash onto the roadway.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Interested in bringing a hint of metallic into your living room, similar to how all the It-girls are donning silver sneakers as part of the latest footwear obsession?—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
14 Aug. 2025
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The two men then fled from the scene in a black Hyundai Sonata and a third man was seen on surveillance footage following in a silver Ford Fusion, according to court documents.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Slate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slate. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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