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
Julia Mueller, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
Another nine Guam kingfishers are slated to arrive this summer, for release in the fall.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
Apple iPhones could become even pricier under President Trump's reciprocal tariffs on roughly 90 foreign nations, which were slated to take effect Wednesday, but are now on hold for 90 days, with the exception of levies on China.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
The Tuesday interview came just as Trump’s latest round of sweeping tariffs were slated to take effect.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
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Commencement is scheduled at Alabama from May 2-4, and West Point’s graduation ceremonies are slated for May 24.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
Another nine Guam kingfishers are slated to arrive this summer, for release in the fall.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
Apple iPhones could become even pricier under President Trump's reciprocal tariffs on roughly 90 foreign nations, which were slated to take effect Wednesday, but are now on hold for 90 days, with the exception of levies on China.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
The Tuesday interview came just as Trump’s latest round of sweeping tariffs were slated to take effect.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slate
Adjective
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For a warm and welcoming design idea, such as a patio hugged in greenery, consider a cream-colored block—a nice middle ground between edgy grey concrete and natural stone.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Lindo, at 6 feet 4 inches, enters the restaurant on an overcast Wednesday afternoon, sporting aviator shades, a thin, grey beanie, and a colorful summer scarf of different orange, pink, and yellow hues.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The women also showed off their personal style, with Karen Fairchild opting for an orange minidress under a gray suit jacket and fishnet stockings, and Kimberly Schlapman choosing a black minidress with fuzzy fringe on the bottom.—
Lori A Bashian Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Choose from four different finishes: brown, dark brown, gray wash, and white wash.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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But about three-fourths of Hurdle’s new clients have already decided to join the silver sisterhood, and in those cases, greyblending is all done below the line of demarcation to adapt to the colors of the new growth.—
Lindsy Van Gelder,
Allure,
25 Apr. 2025
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For its silver anniversary, the BET Awards is pulling out all the stops.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Slate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slate. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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