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
Adam Williams
july 27, New Atlas, 27 July 2025
Cincinnati Music Festival is slated to continue July 25-26 at Paycor Stadium.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 26 July 2025
Avengers: Doomsday is slated to hit theaters on Dec. 18, 2026, as part of the MCU’s Phase 6.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 26 July 2025
They’re slated to lift off as early as 12:09 p.m. Thursday from KSC’s Launch Pad 39-A atop a Falcon 9 rocket riding in the Crew Dragon Endeavour.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2025
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The futuristic building is now slated to open to visitors soon.
—Adam Williams
july 27, New Atlas, 27 July 2025
Cincinnati Music Festival is slated to continue July 25-26 at Paycor Stadium.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 26 July 2025
Avengers: Doomsday is slated to hit theaters on Dec. 18, 2026, as part of the MCU’s Phase 6.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 26 July 2025
They’re slated to lift off as early as 12:09 p.m. Thursday from KSC’s Launch Pad 39-A atop a Falcon 9 rocket riding in the Crew Dragon Endeavour.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slate
Adjective
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Stock up on a few in white, black, grey, and navy—you’ll reach for them more than anything else in your closet.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
16 July 2025
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Tyler Perry dons Madea's grey curls yet again — this time for a wedding in the Bahamas.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Sasha stood in the middle, wearing a gray suit and tan shoes.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Aitchison is a 6-foot-1, 220-pound man with brown/gray hair and green eyes, police said.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
23 July 2025
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Unlike the original costume, the lace detailing features white and silver gemstones across the hem, with intricate designs on her hips and on the straps.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The wayward Celsius can would be a Celsius Astro Vibe Energy Drink, Sparking Blue Razz Edition, which has a silver top instead of the usual black top.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
30 July 2025
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“Slate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slate. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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